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 key historical site in the Loire Valley, showcases a rich history filled with conspiracies and royal affairs. With this skip-the-line entrance, you can explore the gardens and palatial rooms of this essential monument. Inside, view Renaissance decorations initiated by King Louis XII and furthered by Francis I. The castle connects to the Château de Clos-Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years.

In the castle's gardens is the chapel of Saint Hubert, which houses Leonardo da Vinci's tomb. It is said that he died in the arms of Francis I.

The panoramic terraces provide excellent views of the Loire River.

HistoPad

Your skip-the-line ticket includes an English brochure and a HistoPad: a tablet with explanations and videos in English for a self-guided tour of Amboise Castle.

Amboise Castle Tour

A guided tour in French is available, granting access to the basement of the medieval fortress, the Garçonnet Tower, Hall of Lilies, and more. This tour, called "Racks of History," can be booked at the ticket office. Guided tours last 60 minutes and are recommended for children aged 7 and over, occurring at these times:

From 1st to 31st August: every day at 5:30 pm.From 1st to 30th September: Saturdays and Sundays at 5 pm, except on 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 change.

Entrance without queues

By booking this ticket, you'll avoid queues at the ticket office, though there may still be a wait at the entrance due to security checks.

Entrance for the disabled

Discounted tickets for disabled individuals are available on the official website or at the ticket office.