Discover Château Gaillard Amboise - The Forgotten Royal Paradise

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Overview

The DE Last Secret of the Renaissance Revealed
Imagine discovering the most mysterious château DE la Loire, the one that nobody talks about but that has changed the history DE France. Château Gaillard is not just another castle DE: it is THE secret laboratory where the French Renaissance was born. While DE millions of visitors flock to the famous castles, you will enter the privacy of the place where it all began.

You Walk Where No One Has Point Of Sale For 500 Years
You will not visit a frozen museum, but a living place rediscovered after 5 centuries of oblivion. Every step in the orangery takes you where Dom Pacello, the "Léonard DEs Jardins", planted the first orange trees in France. Every salon you walk through still echoes DE Marie Stuart’s intimate conversations on her royal honeymoon. This is your unique chance DE relive history before it becomes "too" touristy.Here you breathe in the fragrances DE orange blossoms that intoxicated Charles VIII.

What's Included

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place Michel Debré
37400 Amboise, France

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What To Expect

Chateau Gaillard

I'd pop your tail at the entrance to walk us through the castle, its orangery and gardens and share with Marie Stuart the happy days of her wedding. We will visit the interior of the Château , the historic orangery , the place of arrival of the first orange trees in France , the gardens of pleasures and vegetable gardens where old varieties are cultivated with the techniques of the past!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Amboise

Only a few hundred DE visitors a day discover this gem, compared to thousands in nearby castles. You are part of a privileged circle that knows the true secret DE the Renaissance. You'll come back with stories that no one else can tell. Forget the classic tours where you just watch. Here you breathe in the fragrances DE orange blossoms that intoxicated Charles VIII. You're touching century-old orange trees brought back from Italy. You can taste Renaissance essences in the first orangery DE France. You will feel the sweetness of the Mediterranean climate recreated in Val DE Loire.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Château Gaillard Amboise – The Forgotten Royal Paradise?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025