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Château de Chambord

Chambord, France

History

The largest château in the Loire, with a double-spiral staircase and a vast walled forest.

Nearest town
Chambord, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.6161, 1.5170

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Château des MaraisCampsite
    6 km from Château de Chambord
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Camping Municipal BellevueCampsite
    6 km from Château de Chambord
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Camping Huttopia Les ChâteauxCampsite
    8 km from Château de Chambord
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • La GrenouillèreCampsite
    8 km from Château de Chambord
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Aire de stationnement Tour-en-SologneMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Château de Chambord · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
  • Aire de Camping-Car "Le Cosson"Motorhome stopover
    17 km from Château de Chambord · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château de Chambord?

Château de Chambord is in Chambord, France, at GPS 47.6161, 1.5170. It is about 14 km from Cheverny.

Can you camp near Château de Chambord?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking Camping-car Château de Chambord P3, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château de Chambord?

Château de Chambord is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Loire Valley châteaux.

What is there to see near Château de Chambord?

Places worth a stop nearby: Château de Chenonceau (47 km), Fleury Abbey (63 km), Château de Villandry gardens (81 km) and Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (88 km).

When is the best time to visit Château de Chambord?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)