Castles & tourist sites

Admission: €11.50 (retail price: €12.50) Built on the banks of the Vienne River, the Royal Fortress of Chinon tells the story of a thousand years of history. Henry II Plantagenet, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Joan of Arc all left their mark here. Today, visitors can explore this medieval castle through historical reenactments, interactive tours, and family-friendly activities within its ramparts. Family-oriented activities are offered during every school break.

Price: €14.50 (public price: €15.50) A private chateau still inhabited by the same family, it is open to the public every day of the year. Cheverny is considered to be the most magnificently furnished château in the Loire Valley. Tapestries from the Gobelins, Flanders, Louis XIV and Louis XV chests of drawers, Louis XV Regulator, the King's room... and a thousand other wonders will enchant you. The castle of Cheverny was used as a model by Hergé to draw the castle of Moulinsart. The permanent exhibition "The Secrets of Moulinsart" allows visitors to relive the events that took place in this mythical place.

Price: €35.50 (public price: €36) The 4th most beautiful zoo in the world*, the ZooParc de Beauval invites every visitor to take a trip around the world and meet over 35,000 animals. From the unmissable giant pandas to the adorable koalas, not forgetting the okapis, manatees, elephants and many more, there are more than 800 animal species for you to discover, some of them unique in France, or even in Europe! In 2025, to celebrate the ZooParc's 45th anniversary, the rare golden monkeys, considered to be Chinese national treasures but highly endangered, were welcomed to Beauval. During your visit, you can explore the extraordinary facilities, designed with animal welfare in mind, as well as the comfort of staff and visitors. Don't miss the impressive Equatorial Dome, covering an area of almost 1 hectare, or the Nuage de Beauval gondola lift, the only one of its kind in a French zoo, which towers 40 metres above the park. You can also attend two different shows, L'Odyssée des Lions de mer and Les Maîtres des Airs, to learn more about sea lions, but also birds of prey, parrots, pelicans and storks... and better understand the importance of protecting them and the actions taken by the ZooParc and its association Beauval Nature to achieve this. To extend the trip, you can also stay for several days in one of the park's eight themed hotels. *TripAdvisor ranking 2018

Price: €16.30 (retail price: €17.30) Imagine a palace delicately perched above the Loire, and picture gardens suspended between heaven and earth... It’s no surprise that Amboise was one of the favorite sites of the kings of France as they transformed their country during the Renaissance. Charles VIII and Francis I, Leonardo da Vinci, and the iconic Queen Anne of Brittany are familiar figures here. Even today, the view from the castle’s balconies is breathtaking! With a 360° view, you’ll discover landscapes listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside, you can also explore the monument’s history through augmented reality using the HistoPad (included with your admission ticket). This nature-filled site, a haven of peace for birds, is an LPO sanctuary.