Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket
Description
Lose yourself for a whole day in the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII. This ticket will give you access to 500 years of history ! Step back in time and discover the fabulous epic of French King Charles VIII, who brought back 22 Italian artisans in Amboise and founded the "First Renaissance" at Château Gaillard.
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Itinerary
You will discover this palazotto, wanted by Charles VIII, which has passed through the centuries and known all the great characters of the French Renaissance: Louis XII, Anne de Bretagne, François Ier, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, Catherine de Medici, the Cardinal de Guise, Mary Stuart, etc. Rich Renaissance collections are shown in the castle and a full renovation by Master of Art artisans has been done in 5 years by 300 workers of the Loire Valley. Discover unique art pieces of XVI century such as Rembrandt, Titien, 8000 handmade glass windows, Comedia dell Arte tapestry, Italian collections... You will finally know the fabulous history of the acclimatization of the first orange trees of France in the royal orangery under the castle. In 1496, Charles VIII brought back in his luggage the greatest master gardener of Europe: Dom Pacello da Mercoliano (a Neapolitan monk). In 1500, Château Gaillard became "Les Jardins du Roy" and Pacello inherited the estate against a bouquet of orange blossoms to offer to the king every year! Château Gaillard becomes a place of experience for this illustrious gardener. In a 15-hectare park, Pacello will create the beginnings of "French-style" gardens, he will develop a new variety of plums (greengage), etc. Stroll through the 7 walking path of Paradise, explore the caves in the hill, smell the citrus in the greenhouses and finish your visit to the citrus bar. You can taste the honey of Heaven, the orange blossom jelly and most importantly, enjoy a homemade orange cake and a freshly pressed orange juice.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pedestrian access only (29 allée du Pont Moulin, 37400 Amboise)
Reviews(259)
I dont understand all the high reviews. This seems to be a private owned château open ti the public to collect money for their personal use. While the gardens may have been impressive during the king's day they have a long way to go to be on such a high listing. You can only tour the bottom floor of the château so I'm not sure if the second is private quartier or not renovated yet. From the rénovation photos it seems it was restored. This château seems like a work in progress, especially the garden, and should be half the price . Chennanceou is so much nicer and the same price
Dear visitor Thank you for your visit but your comment is weird and strange given the high level of details and investments done for the confort of the clients
Magnificent, very intimate castle, very pleasant to visit with a very competent guide (Irina). It is very well furnished in every room. Mary Stuart's room is remarkable. The very strong points of this site are the gardens filled with symbols, beautifully maintained with a conservatory of orange and lemon trees. A special mention for Laurence, the person at the catering site, who makes very, very good fresh fruit juices. She is energetic and very pleasant. Warning: big alert regarding her jams: they are delicious😉
Thank you for your comment and kind words highlighting the team !
Excellent moment. We stayed for 4 hours. A warm welcome at the ticket office as well as at the food corner. Dishes made with quality products. A smiling, accessible, and inventive guide, for a most enjoyable participatory visit. We were able to stroll through the park and the castle at our leisure. A place unknown to the general public, but which deserves a detour. Congratulations to the owners for the restoration work both in the castle and in the park. And congratulations to all the staff who bring this place to life.
Dear visitors Thank you si much for enjoying your 4 hours stay ! See you soon
A very interesting visit, both inside and outside. And as for the tea room, it was a delightful moment: an incredible orange cake enjoyed on the terrace, accompanied by freshly squeezed citrus juice!
Thank you so much for your visit and comments !
Superb castle with many magnificent objects and a beautiful park. I highly recommend it Very welcoming staff
Small but perfectly formed trip. Small chateau but full of interesting stuff. Beautiful grounds and friendly family atmosphere to the place.
This is the second time we visit this castle it is a peaceful and very beautiful place with little attendance. I love this place
Beautiful place steeped in history that today's guide April 15, 2026 made clear to adults and children attentive and curious. Knowing how to recognize educated, respectful children would have allowed the guide to make the visit more enjoyable for visitors.
This is a château that until several years ago was in a state of ruin. When you read how a business man in love with Renaissance architecture in the Loire first heard about it, drove down from Paris two days later, purchased it, then spent years authentically restoring it, you can’t help but be fascinated! This is where the first oranges were grown in France, where the children of Catherine de Medici played in the vast gardens, and where Marie Stuart spent her honeymoon and first years of marriage. It is built into a mountain, has several troglos and a rich history. We hadn’t even heard about it until we saw a sign. It is literally a 15-20 minute walk from Chateau Amboise, A big thank you to EVELYNE, who enthralled us with so many amazing details as we purchased our tickets that we were fascinated even before we stepped inside. It’s a great story and a must see. The introductory room shows all the restoration work, before and after photos, the number of artisans…the original real estate for sale flier stating that ‘serious work’ (des lourds travaux) should be expected! Félicitations M. et Mme. Lelandais!
Dear visitor Such a gem comment ! Thank you so much for your words
We were very impressed with the work on the restoration! We are fans of Maria Stuart and we became so aware of it. Great park. A hidden gem!
Dear visitor Super glad of your comment ! Thank you
