Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket in Tours
by Domaine Royal de Chateau Gaillard
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The Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket in Tours grants access to the castle and its surrounding estate for a visit lasting about two to three hours. Visitors begin at Chateau Gaillard, a Renaissance palace commissioned by King Charles VIII, which has hosted notable figures such as Louis XII, Anne de Bretagne, François Ier, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, Catherine de Medici, the Cardinal de Guise, and Mary Stuart. Inside the castle, guests can see extensive Renaissance collections including artworks by Rembrandt and Titien, around 8,000 handmade glass windows, Comedia dell Arte tapestries, and Italian art pieces. The castle underwent a five-year restoration carried out by 300 Loire Valley artisans to preserve its historical features. The visit also covers the history of the introduction of the first orange trees to France by Charles VIII's gardener, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, in 1496. The royal domain, renamed "Les Jardins du Roy" in 1500, includes a 15-hectare park with seven walking paths, caves in the hill, and greenhouses where citrus plants grow. The visit concludes at the citrus bar, where guests may taste orange blossom honey, orange jelly, homemade orange cake, and freshly pressed orange juice. A free guided tour in French is provided by a professional art historian. Transportation to and from the site is not included. Access to the site is pedestrian only, located at 29 allée du Pont Moulin, 37400 Amboise.
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Chateau Gaillard
This palazotto, commissioned by Charles VIII, has seen key Renaissance figures such as Louis XII, Anne de Bretagne, François Ier, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, Catherine de Medici, the Cardinal de Guise, and Mary Stuart. The castle houses Renaissance collections with paintings by Rembrandt and Titien, 8,000 handmade glass windows, Comedia dell Arte tapestries, and Italian art. A five-year renovation was completed by 300 Loire Valley artisans. Visitors learn about the arrival of the first orange trees in France, planted in the royal orangery by Charles VIII’s gardener Dom Pacello da Mercoliano in 1496. The estate, renamed "Les Jardins du Roy" in 1500, features a 15-hectare park with seven walking paths, caves in the hill, and citrus greenhouses. The visit concludes at the citrus bar with tastings of orange blossom honey, orange jelly, homemade orange cake, and freshly pressed orange juice.
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket in Tours
by Domaine Royal de Chateau Gaillard
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
The Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket in Tours grants access to the castle and its surrounding estate for a visit lasting about two to three hours. Visitors begin at Chateau Gaillard, a Renaissance palace commissioned by King Charles VIII, which has hosted notable figures such as Louis XII, Anne de Bretagne, François Ier, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, Catherine de Medici, the Cardinal de Guise, and Mary Stuart. Inside the castle, guests can see extensive Renaissance collections including artworks by Rembrandt and Titien, around 8,000 handmade glass windows, Comedia dell Arte tapestries, and Italian art pieces. The castle underwent a five-year restoration carried out by 300 Loire Valley artisans to preserve its historical features. The visit also covers the history of the introduction of the first orange trees to France by Charles VIII's gardener, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, in 1496. The royal domain, renamed "Les Jardins du Roy" in 1500, includes a 15-hectare park with seven walking paths, caves in the hill, and greenhouses where citrus plants grow. The visit concludes at the citrus bar, where guests may taste orange blossom honey, orange jelly, homemade orange cake, and freshly pressed orange juice. A free guided tour in French is provided by a professional art historian. Transportation to and from the site is not included. Access to the site is pedestrian only, located at 29 allée du Pont Moulin, 37400 Amboise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chateau Gaillard
This palazotto, commissioned by Charles VIII, has seen key Renaissance figures such as Louis XII, Anne de Bretagne, François Ier, Dom Pacello da Mercoliano, Catherine de Medici, the Cardinal de Guise, and Mary Stuart. The castle houses Renaissance collections with paintings by Rembrandt and Titien, 8,000 handmade glass windows, Comedia dell Arte tapestries, and Italian art. A five-year renovation was completed by 300 Loire Valley artisans. Visitors learn about the arrival of the first orange trees in France, planted in the royal orangery by Charles VIII’s gardener Dom Pacello da Mercoliano in 1496. The estate, renamed "Les Jardins du Roy" in 1500, features a 15-hectare park with seven walking paths, caves in the hill, and citrus greenhouses. The visit concludes at the citrus bar with tastings of orange blossom honey, orange jelly, homemade orange cake, and freshly pressed orange juice.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.