Amboise Castle Entrance Ticket

Discover one of the Loire Valley's must-see monuments with this Amboise Castle Entrance Ticket. You'll have the chance to see where Leonardo da Vinci's tomb lies. Book your ticket now without queuing!

Amboise Castle Entrance Ticket

Amboise Castle, a significant monument of the Loire Valley, allows you to explore its gardens and palatial rooms with a skip-the-line entrance. Admire the Renaissance decoration initiated by King Louis XII and continued by Francis I, who promoted the arts. The castle is linked by a tunnel to the Château de Clos-Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years.

The gardens feature the chapel of Saint Hubert, housing Leonardo da Vinci's tomb, where he reportedly died in Francis I's arms. The panoramic terraces offer stunning views of the Loire River.

HistoPad

Your skip-the-line ticket includes a brochure in English and a HistoPad, a tablet with explanations and videos in English, allowing for a self-guided tour of the castle's historical stories.

Amboise Castle Tour

You can opt for a French-guided tour of the castle, which includes access to the basement, Garçonnet Tower, Hall of Lilies, ditches, underground labyrinths, and Cavalier des Minimes Tower. Tours are bookable at the ticket office and last 60 minutes, recommended for ages 7 and up. Tours take place:

From 1st to 31st August: daily at 5:30 pm.From 1st to 30th September: weekends at 5 pm, except Heritage Days.

Opening hours

May 1 to May 31: 9 am - 6:30 pmJune 3 to June 30: 9 am - 6:30 pmJuly 1 to August 31: 9 am - 7 pmSeptember 1 to October 20: 9 am - 6 pmOctober 21 to November 5: 9 am - 5 pmNovember 6 to November 30: 9 am - 12:30 pm and 2 pm - 4:30 pmDecember 1 to 15: 9 am - 12:30 pm and 2 pm - 4:45 pmDecember 16 to 31: 9 am - 4:30 pm

Last access is 30 minutes before closing. Hours may vary.

Entrance without queues

Booking this ticket allows you to avoid ticket office queues, although entrance queues may still occur due to security checks.

Entrance for the disabled

Disabled visitors can obtain a discounted ticket on the official castle website or at the ticket office.