FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 3 most popular loire valley chateaux tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skip-the-line ticket to Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley. Tour 60+ rooms, see temporary exhibits, and admire the double-helix staircase.
“Beautiful, big castle with lots to see. I took the I-pad guide, that is a nice addition.”
Timed entry to Chenonceau across the Cher River, including gardens, Dômes Gallery and Carriage Gallery. Audio guides in 16 languages.
“I would recommend Chenonceau to anyone. While it is one of the more popular chateaus and as such, there were a lot of people there on the day we attended, there is still enough space in the range of gorgeous outdoor spaces to avoid the crowds. With its gardens and position spanning the river, it…”
Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal d’Amboise with Histopad in 12 languages, plus the chapel where Leonardo da Vinci is buried.
“vente de billet pour le 1 janvier alors que le chateau etait fermé oon”
