Château de Chambord, Majestic Renaissance Marvel

Château, 41250 Chambord, France ‎

The hunting palaces of the French monarchs

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Introduction

In the untouched Loire Valley region, you can escape the mundane daily life, interact with wild boars and deer in their natural habitat, and visit the most magnificent castle in all of France - Chambord. Just under two hours from southern Paris, you can arrive at the key to unlock the doors of the Loire Valley. Chambord is a perfect combination of French medieval heritage and Italian Renaissance innovation, and it is a must-visit stop on your Loire Valley trip. Chambord is considered the king of Loire Valley castles, known for its grandeur, harmonious proportions, and exquisite elegance. Its most famous feature is the double spiral staircase in the main hall, rumored to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci, with the purpose of avoiding awkward encounters between King François's queen and his mistresses. As a hunting palace, Chambord boasts numerous impressive records: 156 meters long, 56 meters high, 77 staircases, 282 chimneys, and 426 rooms. The soft and fragile limestone of the Loire Valley region is the main building material used in Chambord, which enhances its natural and stunning beauty. Lastly, it is worth mentioning the 1000-hectare forest surrounding Chambord, which is peaceful and beautiful, waiting for you to explore.

Address

Château, 41250 Chambord, France ‎

Opening hours

From January 2 to March 31, open from 10:00 to 17:00. From April 1 to September 30, open from 9:00 to 18:00. From October 1 to December 31, open from 10:00 to 17:00. Please note that the museum is closed on January 1st, January 31st, and December 25th every year.

Transportation

Train: Chambord is a small town near Blois, and the closest city to Chambord is Blois. Therefore, it is recommended for travelers who want to go to Chambord to take a train or a tourist bus to Blois first, and then transfer to a bus to Chambord from Blois. Taking a train from Paris Austerlitz station can reach Blois-Chambord, which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. After getting off the train station, there is a bus waiting area on the left-hand side. During the tourist season from April to September, buses shuttle between Blois and Chambord every day. The bus to Chambord is line 2, which runs 4 times a day from Monday to Thursday and only once on Sundays.

Phone +33-02-54504000

Website http://www.chambord.org