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Essential information to visit Chambord

Information at a glance

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.

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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

  • 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

Plan to spend at least 2–3 hours exploring the castle and its grounds at a relaxed pace.