Attraction · Chambord · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Chambord castle

Chambord castle is an attraction in Chambord, Loir-et-Cher. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 60 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Audio tour · Chambord castle

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You're standing in front of the Château de Chambord, the largest château in the Loire Valley. Look at the roof first. Towers, little domes, lanterns and chimneys jostle for space, as if a whole town had been built on top of the castle. That was the idea. King Francis I wanted it to look like the skyline of Constantinople.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Jan 02-07,Mar 30-Oct 27 09:00-18:00; Jan 08-Mar 29,Oct 28-Dec 31 09:00-17:00; Jan 1, Mar 21, Dec 25 closed

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chambord castle open?

Jan 02-07,Mar 30-Oct 27 09:00-18:00; Jan 08-Mar 29,Oct 28-Dec 31 09:00-17:00; Jan 1, Mar 21, Dec 25 closed (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 60 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Chambord castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.