Loire Valley

Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket

4.4(260 reviews)
2hFree cancellation

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.

Highlights

  • Excellent Quality
  • Museum Tickets & Passes
  • Nature Parks
  • Short term availability
  • Castle Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • DSA non-compliant
  • Museums
  • Attractions & Museums
  • Historical Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Francese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Professional art historian guide (free guided tours in french)

Not included

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

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    You will discover this palazotto, wanted by Charles VIII, wh

    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.

    Admission included

Useful 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)
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino0-6 anni
  • Giovane7-18 anni
    16
  • Adulto19-99 anni
    20

Review distribution

  • 5
    179
  • 4
    41
  • 3
    22
  • 2
    9
  • 1
    9

Available options

  • Visite du Château et Domaine

    Duration: 2 hours

  • Entrance ticket

    This ticket gives you all access to the Domaine Royal de Château Gaillard (gardens +ground floor of the castle).

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