Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Aerial view of Royal Amboise Castle and surrounding gardens in Amboise, France.
Royal Amboise Castle chapel interior with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling.
Royal Amboise Castle stone relief with religious figures and intricate carvings.
Royal Amboise Castle with reflection in the Loire River, France.
Bust of Leonardo da Vinci at Royal Amboise Castle garden.
Royal Amboise Castle with bridge over Loire River, France.

Amboise Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets, Loire Valley

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Step into the world of royalty with your visit to Amboise Royal Castle, an exquisite landmark located in France's Loire Valley. Marvel at its stunning late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture perched on the banks of the Loire River. This castle offers a glimpse into the lives of kings who reigned during the dawn of the Renaissance, alongside other members of the French court and artists invited to this medieval fortress.

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.

Entry to the Amboise Royal Castle

HistoPad AR tablet

Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.

Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.

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.

Aerial view of Royal Amboise Castle and surrounding gardens in Amboise, France.

Aerial view of Royal Amboise Castle and surrounding gardens in Amboise, France.

Royal Amboise Castle chapel interior with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling.

Royal Amboise Castle chapel interior with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling.

Royal Amboise Castle stone relief with religious figures and intricate carvings.

Royal Amboise Castle stone relief with religious figures and intricate carvings.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • 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.

Royal Amboise Castle with reflection in the Loire River, France.

Royal Amboise Castle with reflection in the Loire River, France.

Bust of Leonardo da Vinci at Royal Amboise Castle garden.

Bust of Leonardo da Vinci at Royal Amboise Castle garden.

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Operating hours

Château Royal d'Amboise

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 25th Dec 2026.

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FAQs

It's situated on the banks of the Loire River in the picturesque region of the Loire Valley, France.
Yes, this tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
Yes, personal expenses are not covered by your ticket.
You'll experience stunning late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, an extensive collection of French luxury furniture from those eras, and learn about the lives of royalty who resided there.
Your ticket includes a complimentary Histopad or informational booklet and access to an automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays for each tablet.
The castle is linked to King Charles VIII, who was born and died there. You can also visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the chapel.
You'll discover HistoPad AR tablets that feature 3D reconstructions to learn about the castle's history and its royal inhabitants.
The visit highlights late Gothic and early Renaissance architectural styles that define Amboise Royal Castle's grandeur.
Yes, your entry includes access to the castle itself along with a HistoPad AR tablet experience.
The castle is located on the banks of the Loire River, which has been recognized by UNESCO for its cultural and historical significance.

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