Amboise Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets
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Highlights

  • Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.
  • Discover the latest HistoPad technology with 3D reconstructions of the Logis and learn about the castle's history as well as the lives of royalty that once called it home.
  • Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
  • You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
  • Did you know? The Amboise Royal Castle is linked to King Charles VIII. He was born there in 1470 and died there in 1498 after hitting his head on the top of a door of a gallery of the castle.

Your Experience

Step into the world of royalty by visiting the Amboise Royal Castle a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire River. The architecture of this picturesque castle, a classic representation of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, will leave you in awe.

Amboise Royal Castle in all its glory

Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance, as well as the other members of the French court and artists who were invited to stay in the medieval fortress. See first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest.

History meets technology

Thanks to the latest innovations in the field of augmented reality, the HistoPad© offers you the opportunity to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails, the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017, overlooking the Loire, a river classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Amboise Royal Castle
  • HistoPad AR tablet

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

You will receive your Royal Castle of Amboise Priority Entrance voucher shortly via email. On the day of your experience, please show your voucher on your mobile phone, along with a valid photo ID, at the entrance of the castle.

Getting There

By Car:

It is about 2 hours and 15 minutes drive from the center of Paris to Amboise.

By Train:

It is a 2.5- to 3-hour journey to travel by train from Paris to the Royal Castle of Amboise. Please note that it is a 17-minute walk from the train station (Gare d’Amboise) to the castle.

Validity

Your Royal Castle of Amboise Priority Entrance ticket is only valid for the date that is selected while booking.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

A Histopad or informational booklet is included with your ticket at no extra cost. A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.

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