Domaine National de Chambord

Chambord, a symbol of French Renaissance throughout Europe and the world.

Just 2 hours from Paris, the Loire Valley’s largest château stands within Europe’s largest fenced park. The Domain, surrounded with a 32-km wall, covers 13500 acres. Listed as a historical monument since 1840, it has been also a World Heritage site since 1981.

Do not miss : the double-spiral staircase, which may have been inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the viewpoint from the rooftop, the sculpted ceilings on 2nd floor, the collections (over 4500 paintings, tapestries, furniture and works of art), the music festival in July, the exhibitions, the horse show, the roar of the stags or the local wildlife.

Dematerialised tickets.
Please note: tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.


Practical informations

Valid until 30/06/2027


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Openings

  • 29 March 2025
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    26 October 2025
    09:00 - 18:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 27 October 2025
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    19 December 2025
    09:00 - 17:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 20 December 2025
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    23 December 2025
    09:00 - 18:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 24 December 2025
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    24 December 2025
    09:00 - 16:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 25 December 2025
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    30 December 2025
    09:00 - 18:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 31 December 2025
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    01 January 2026
    09:00 - 16:00
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Contact

Address

Domaine National de Chambord, 41250, CHAMBORD

Phone number

02 54 50 40 00

Map

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