Château de Chambord

"Gorgeous, breathtaking castle. It's absolutely massive. The sheer size of the castle is impressive and so is the history. Really inform yourself about it before you visit to appreciate it more. There is a room to the left as you enter the castle thah shows informative movies about it's history and architecture. I am giving it 4 stars because even with the map it was a bit of a challenge of having a cohesive visit. We kept checking the map to make sure we didn't miss anything. I would try finding creative ways of guiding visitors better in a better flow with some creative/visible signages. The inside of the castle isn't as impressive as other castles. The outside is alot nicer."

"Definitely the largest castle in the Loire Valley! It took us about 3 hours to visit inside. The only downside is that you can’t buy tickets for the horse show in advance—they’re first come, first served. That means you might need to get there early when the castle opens just to secure a ticket, then wait until 4 PM for the show. Aside from that, it’s an amazing experience. With the huge gardens, you could easily spend the whole day here. The castle has a very authentic medieval feel."

"Steeped in history. An exception visit. The grounds are just as spectacular as the chateau itself. We building is exquisite. Lovely cafes all around, restaurants and gift shops. Would highly recommend a whole day visit here. Plus, buy the wine! It’s delicious!"

"Very well maintained historical chateau. The iPad based self tour was very detailed and provided great context. Parking was easy to find. You can buy tickets ahead of time online or buy at the ticket office. Would recommend you get there close to opening in order to avoid the crowds."

"Unfortunately due to its history there are less interior things (rooms filled with furniture and other things) to see. But of course it is just as historically and architecturally significant as any other chateau. The grand double helix spiral staircase is very cool!"