Amboise Castle Tickets

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

Amboise Castle Ticket

Amboise Castle is a significant monument in the history of France. With this skip-the-line ticket, you can explore the gardens and palatial rooms. Admire the Renaissance decorations initiated by King Louis XII and continued by Francis I, who enhanced the arts. The castle is linked by a tunnel to the Château de Clos-Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years.

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

HistoPad

Your ticket includes a brochure in English and a HistoPad, a tablet for a self-guided tour with stories about the castle's history.

Amboise Castle Tour

A guided tour in French is available, accessing various historical sections of the castle. This "Racks of History" tour lasts 60 minutes and is recommended for children aged 7 and over. Tours occur:

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

Opening Times

Until February 6: 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pmFrom February 7-28: 9 am to 5 pmFrom March 1-31: 9 am to 5:30 pmFrom April 1-30: 9 am to 6 pmFrom May 1 to June 30: 9 am to 6:30 pmFrom July 1 to August 31: 9 am to 7 pmFrom September 1-30: 9 am to 6 pmFrom October 1 to November 1: 9 am to 5:30 pmFrom November 2 to December 18: 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pmFrom December 19-31 (closed on December 25): 9 am to 5 pm

The final admission is 30 minutes before closing time.

Skip-the-Line Ticket

This ticket allows you to skip queues at the ticket office, although entrance security checks may involve waiting.

Disability Ticket

Discounted tickets for people with disabilities can be purchased on the official website or at the ticket office.