Visitor information
Chambord is closed on : 1 January and 25 December
Visitor information
Chambord is closed on : 1 January and 25 December
Opening Hours 2025
January 4 – March 28: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
March 29 – October 26: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
October 27 – December 19: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
December 20 – January 3, 2026: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (except December 24 & 31: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Open in 2025: every day of the year except January 1 and December 25.
This year, the Domaine national de Chambord is testing a Monday closure during the low season. This will apply from November 17, 2025, to March 23, 2026, excluding school holidays (all zones).
The castle will therefore be closed on the following dates:
Mondays, November 17 and 24, 2025
Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15, 2025
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing.
French gardens: close 30 minutes before the castle.
Park: free access
Reservation desk is open (including public holidays):
April to October: 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (weekends and holidays until 5:00 PM)
November to March: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding public holidays)
December: 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Phone: +33 (0)2 54 50 50 40 / Email: reservations@chambord.org
Shops:
Castle shop: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Reception Hall shop: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Stables shop: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Opening Hours 2026
Low Season – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
January 4 – March 27, 2026 (closed Mondays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2; Mar 9, 16, 23)
October 26 – December 18, 2026
High Season – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
March 28 – October 25, 2026
December 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Reservation desk is open (including public holidays):
April to October: 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (weekends and holidays until 5:00 PM)
November to March: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding public holidays)
December: 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: +33 (0)2 54 50 50 40 / Email: reservations@chambord.org
Annual closure:
January 1
December 25
Monday closure during low season:
From January 5 to March 23, 2026 (excluding school holidays, all zones), the castle will be closed on:
Mondays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
Monday: Feb 2
Mondays: Mar 9, 16, 23
Due to Chambord Live concerts:
June 26, 2026 – Orelsan: castle open until 6:00 PM, roads closed from 1:00 PM
June 27, 2026 – Maroon 5: castle open until 6:00 PM, roads closed from 1:00 PM
June 28, 2026 – DJ Snake: castle open until 6:00 PM, roads closed from 1:00 PM
Events & Seasons 2026
Horse show: April 4 – September 27 and October 17 – November 1
Boarding: April 4 – November 1
Christmas at Chambord: November 28, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Shops:
Castle shop: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Reception Hall shop: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Stables shop: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
2025 prices are valid until December 31, 2025
Full rate: € 19
Reduced rate (18-25 non-European Union resident on presentation of proof of age), unemployed person from France, associate, work councils, group of 20 people or more): € 16,50
2026 prices are valid until December 31, 2026
Full price: €21 (castle + gardens) / €31 (price for residents or nationals of the European Economic Area)
Reduced price: €18.50 (valid proof required) / €28.50 (price for residents or nationals of the European Economic Area)
Free for European Union citizens under the age of 26.
Free admission (individual public): under 18 years old, long-term EU residents aged 18 to 25, disabled person + 1 accompanying person.
Privilège “card” (advantages valid for one year): € 50
Combined tickets
Visit several sites in the Loire Valley
Exclusive internet offer: these combined tickets are not sold at the château ticket office.
Château de Chambord + Château de Chenonceau + Château du Clos Lucé :
https://www.tiqets.com/en/chambord-attractions-c262960/tickets-for-chateau-de-chambord-chatchateau-de-chaeau-de-chenonceau-chateau-du-clos-luce-p1114541/?partner=domaine_national_de_chambord
Château de Chambord + Château d’Amboise : https://www.tiqets.com/en/chambord-attractions-c262960/tickets-for-chateau-de-chambord-chateau-royal-damboise-p1114879/?partner=domaine_national_de_chambord
Château de Chambord + ZooParc de Beauval : https://www.tiqets.com/en/chambord-attractions-c262960/tickets-for-chateau-de-chambord-zooparc-de-beauval-p1114881/?partner=domaine_national_de_chambord
Free (for buses and minibuses only): If the occupants visit the château (on presentation of the car park ticket at the ticket office when purchasing or collecting at least 7 entry tickets for coaches, at least 2 entry tickets for minibuses and subject to proof of registration with Atout France).
Parking lots are open 24/7 – No advance reservation.
Payment can be made on-site by credit card 24/7 at the automatic terminals.
Cash payment is accepted only from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (or 5:30 PM in high season, April to October, at the Welcome Hall).
P0 Parking – 600 m from the castle (light vehicles)
P1 Parking – 600 m from the castle (buses and minibuses)
P2 Parking – 750 m from the castle
P3 Parking – 850 m from the castle (cars only)
10-Parking Ticket Card (cars)
Important Notes