It is the biggest and most impressive Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley.

King Francis the First ’s gigantic masterpiece reveals itself through its imposing architecture and stone ornamentation. 

Although the monarch spent little time there, he succeeded in demonstrating his glory through the arts and culture to all of 16th-century Europe. 

Another king who patronized the arts contributed also to the castle’s renown : Louis XIV

Now owned by the French government, Chambord also served as a refuge for world-renowned works of art during World War II. A majestic experience awaits you there. If you have some free time, you can take a stroll through the forest surrounding the château and admire the flora and fauna of Europe’s largest enclosed forest park. 

                               *Could be combined with the Château of Blois*