Outgoing
Château de Chambord 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
Château de Chambord 2
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Château de Chambord

Chambord

Francis I built this Renaissance hunting lodge to flex royal power, not to actually live in. The real star is the double-helix staircase: two spirals intertwined so you never cross paths with anyone going the opposite direction. Some say Leonardo sketched it.

Renaissance masterpiece
Double helix staircase
UNESCO World Heritage
Vast forest estate

Tips

🏰"the double helix staircase fascinates young and old alike"
📱rent the Histopad tablet for interactive castle exploration

Château de Chambord

41250 Chambord, France

Upcoming at Château de Chambord

Friday, Jun 12
Chambord, l'histoire à cheval

Chambord, l'histoire à cheval

June 12 at 11:45am

Jean Dujardin narrates this grand equestrian spectacle where ten horses and eight riders journey through five centuries of Chambord's history, from François I to Louis XIV. Spectacular stunts, haute école dressage, and giant-screen projections unfold under covered seating.