Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket
239 Reviews
Tours, France
Museums hosted by Domaine Royal de Chateau Gaillard
3 hours (approx.)
Up to 10 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Professional art historian guide (free guided tours in french)
- Transportation to/from attractions
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
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Stop atChateau Gaillard
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.
- 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)
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Don’t waste your time
bmick1920, Dec 2024
Very disappointing. Not much to the chateau, and the grounds were merely okay. We were fortunate to receive our information at the ticket office from a lovely woman who was quite helpful, especially since my French isn’t fluent, and she spoke English. When we left, we popped in to say goodbye to her but she wasn’t there. The man who took her place was being very rude to a group of English speakers and said he couldn’t help them and didn’t speak English…but he DID. We heard him speak to others. The signs in the chateau are only in French, also, so if you aren’t French, you’re made to feel unwelcome here, but they happily take your money.
Absolute rip-off
B2874PXandyb, Dec 2024
This place is a joke - they charge 16euros for sight of a few rooms inside this restored chateau, filled with apparently random antiques. There is a small, boring garden and then acres of featureless woodland. We did the inside in 15 mins and the small garden in about 15 mins more. How they have the cheek to charge a similar ticket price as to chateaus such as Chenonceau, Chambord etc defies belief. They also have a rip-off 'juice bar' charging at least 8euros for a juice and 9euros for a tea. I was so disgusted that I asked for a refund at the ticket office, but the woman just laughed and refused. There are much much better places to go in the area than here.
Responses from Dompacello
Dear Sir
Thank you for your visit
We will not comment such a ridiculous message
Part of the « most famous gardens in France » our team will appreciate such a experienced point of view .
A Hidden Gem
B8725KAconniel, Dec 2024
This smaller Chateau is an enchanting gem.
Elegant gardens and Italian architecture and history of Charles VIII made it a favorite of all the Chateaus we have seen.
Stroll the gardens, the verdant wooded paths, then read the story of its restoration.
Unlike most of the chateaux we have seen on our trip, this one is fully and beautifully furnished in period.
Responses from Dompacello
Thank you so much ! We love when our visitors feel it as their favourite chateau in the Loire Valley !
Nice to do on a Sunday
markdB6036KG, Dec 2024
We visited Chateau Gaillard on a Sunday. You walk the beautiful gardens including The Citrus Fruit Greenhouses and The Royal Orangery. The chateau was built by King Charles VIII and it is in the Italian style both inside and out. The gardens include "The Great Walk" which is a walk of around 375 metres long on a stone and gravel road bordered by Plane Trees planted over 150 years ago! The Chateau itself inside is not overly large but it is well set out with period furniture and tapestrys in each room and The Troglodytic Kitchen is something worth seeing. The food and drink offering was the only aspect of the Chateau that was not as good as it could or should be and it is something in my view the owner needs to adress. All up a worthwhile visit.
A Hidden Gem
carolyn99c, Dec 2024
We stumbled on this interesting chateau almost by accident, hidden away along the road from Clos Lucé. It has a fascinating history - Mary Queen of Scots honeymooned here and first gardens in France to cultivate oranges. The gardens and orangery are particularly interesting, even in winter.
Entry is slightly reduced if you've been to Clos Lucé (keep your ticket). There's a small café, which is pricey but very welcoming.
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