Visitor information
Chambord is closed on : 1 January and 25 December
Visitor information
Chambord is closed on : 1 January and 25 December
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:
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
As of 14 January 2026, the Domaine national de Chambord is introducing, on an experimental basis, a new pricing structure for the château and French formal gardens admission ticket. The reference ticket price is set at €31. A preferential rate of €21 is granted to visitors who are nationals or residents of a country of the European Economic Area (EEA), subject to presentation of supporting documentation.
The prices below are valid until 31 December 2026.
This experimental scheme is part of a pricing policy implemented by certain national monuments in order to contribute to the funding of the maintenance, conservation, and restoration of heritage sites. Your visit therefore helps support the preservation of the Domaine national de Chambord and its 5,440 hectares, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Standard rate:
€21 (preferential rate granted to visitors who are nationals or residents of a country of the European Economic Area (EEA)) / €31 (admission ticket rate for individual visitors who are neither nationals nor residents of a country of the European Economic Area)
Reduced rate:
€18.50 (valid proof required) / €28.50 (admission ticket rate for individual visitors who are neither nationals nor residents of a country of the European Economic Area)
List of European Economic Area (EEA) countries
Visitors considered to belong to the European Economic Area are citizens or residents (holding a residence permit/visa valid for more than three months) of the following countries:
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden.
Visitors who are nationals or residents of these countries are eligible for the preferential €21 rate if they do not qualify for free admission (e.g. under 26 years of age) or for another reduced rate.
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
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