The medieval fortress became a royal residence during the reigns of King Charles VIII and François I. Its renown attracted artists such as Leonardo da Vinci who is buried in the chapel. The Royal château of Amboise is an icon of French history and almost all of France’s rulers stayed here.
Description
Perched on a headland overlooking the Loire, there’s a variety of ways to explore Charles VIII and François I’s château: guided tours, special family tours, go “behind the scenes of history” in the castle towers and cellars. This historical French landmark surrounded by landscaped gardens that have recently been joined by the “Naples Terrace” is also home to an incredible collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. The chapel houses Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb who died in Amboise. With the family, picture Charles, François and King Henri II and Catherine de Medici’s children running and laughing in the Château Royal d'Amboise…Have fun finding out how the people who made history grew up.
We speak : French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portugese

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 02:00 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:30 min.

opening

Opening hours from 01 March to 31 March 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
Opening hours from 01 April to 30 April 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 May to 30 June 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
Opening hours from 01 July to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 September to 17 October 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 18 October to 02 November 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Opening hours from 03 November to 19 December 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
Opening hours from 20 December 2025 to 04 January 2026
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm

price

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
16,90 €Not communicated
Free rate
0 €Not communicated
Discount rate
14,10 €Not communicated
Child rate
10,80 €Not communicated
Group rate
12,10 €Not communicated
Other rates
13,30 €Not communicated

Payment options

  • American Express
  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash

services

equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Shop
  • Hall hire
  • Catering on site

animals friendly

Yes

accessibility

  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap

advice

Address

Château Royal d'Amboise
37400 AMBOISE
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