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Where is the Chambord Castle located?
It is situated in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, approximately 15 km east of Blois and about 170 km southwest of Paris. This iconic castle is the largest in the valley, and it’s nestled within a vast 5,440-hectare forested park.
What are the castle timings?
High season (March 29—October 26): 9am—6pm
Low season (October 27—March 28): 9am—5pm
Closed on: January 1, March 20, and December 25
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time
What are my ticket options?
Choose from basic entry tickets to the castle and its French formal gardens, guided tours of Chambord & Chenonceau castles with round-trip transfers from Paris, and combo tickets to Chambord & 1 or 2 additional castles of your choice.
How to get there?
Address: Located in the National Estate of Chambord, at 41250 Chambord, France.
Book your Chambord Castle tickets
Chambord + 2 Loire Valley Castle Combo
Mobile ticket
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€47.41
Chambord + 1 Loire Valley Castle Combo
Mobile ticket
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€35.90
Transport options to the castle
By train
Take a train from Paris to Blois-Chambord station (approx. 1.5 hours). From there, a shuttle bus connects to the castle (from April—November) or a taxi—a 25-minute journey.
By car
Paid parking is available 600 m from the castle at €6 per day.
By guided tours
Round-trip transfers from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan with guided tours of Chambord Castle, combined with one or two other Loire Valley castles.
Know before you go
Accessibility
Facilities
Rules & regulations
- Free admission to the castle and gardens for visitors with disabilities and one companion.
- Parking is free upon presentation of proof.
- The ticket office, the dungeon's ground floor and its rooms, the audiovisual room, the French gardens, the cafe, the toilets, and the shop are all accessible.
- Sticks, wheelchairs, and seats are available for rental.
- Electric cars are available for rent to enjoy the surrounding grounds; there is no access to the French gardens.
- HistoPads are available for rental to access commentaries on the reconstruction of the upper floors—version adapted for people with reduced mobility, version in French sign language, version with audio description for the visually impaired.
- Lockers for storage of metallic baby carriers, backpacks, and helmets are available at the entrance.
- Toilets with changing tables and bottle warmers.
- Parking—bikes, cars, mini buses, and coaches.
- Free visitor’s leaflet to help you orient and navigate around the castle.
- Free WiFi throughout the castle.
- Multiple picnic areas in the forest and two near the car park.
- On-site dining options.
- Gift shops selling souvenirs.
- Items like baby carriers, helmets, hiking poles, and other sharp items should be stored in the lockers.
- Objects with dimensions greater than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm should also be put into storage.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the castle, stables, or French gardens. They are allowed in the park, on a leash.
Frequently asked questions about visiting Chambord Castle
How long should I visit Chambord?
Plan to spend at least 2–3 hours exploring the castle and its grounds at a relaxed pace.
Are guided tours available at the castle?
Yes, English guided tours are available on-site every day between July 7 and August 31, at 11:15am. This aside, you can also book a combined guided tour of Chambord & Chenonceau Castles from Paris.
Can I bring my pet to the castle?
Pets aren’t allowed inside the castle or formal gardens, but they’re welcome in the park if leashed.
Is there accommodation nearby?
Yes. Gîte de la Hannetière is a new 4-star cottage at 3 km from the castle. Apart from this, there is also Relais de Chambord, located 750 m away from the castle.
I have to travel back to Paris immediately after my visit. Can I leave my luggage at the castle?
Yes, free lockers are available near the entrance for storing bags during your visit.
Where can I buy tickets to Chambord’s upcoming horse show?
Horse show tickets can be purchased online via the official Chambord website or at the castle’s ticket counter.