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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Lose yourself for a whole day in the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII. This ticket will give you access to 500 years of history !
Step back in time and discover the fabulous epic of French King Charles VIII, who brought back 22 Italian artisans in Amboise and founded the "First Renaissance" at Château Gaillard.
Professional art historian guide (free guided tours in french)
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure Point
Chateau Gaillard, Amboise, France
Chateau Gaillard, Amboise, France 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)
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Gronou7
10 Apr 2023
Belle promenade dans un jardin original pour la région avec son inspiration italienne évidente. Belle évocation de la culture des agrumes dans la spectaculaire orangerie et les serres, visite intérieure du château assez succincte . Le détour est valable même si la concurrence des proches Clos Lucé et Château Royal est rude…
Alizée R
05 Apr 2023
Visite non prévue au départ mais nous sommes ravis d’avoir pu découvrir ce lieu. Déjà parce que l’accueil était agréable, ensuite parce qu il nous a permis de découvrir l’ampleur des travaux réalisés, l’investissement des propriétaires et des artisans ainsi que tous ceux que nous devons oublier.
Nous n’avons pas trop compris les photos des propriétaires et des célébrités affichées sur un meuble mais bon il en faut certainement pour tous les goûts. Dommage qu’une partie du domaine était non accessible a cause du vent qui a engendré des chutes d’arbres, mais pas une petit baisse de prix pour autant. Endroit très calme et apaisant. Merci à vous.
KAHN L
28 Mar 2023
En "ballade" dans le coin pour visiter AMBOISE et le Clos Luçé on est "tombé" un peu par hasard sur ce château dont on ignorait l'existence. Bref: très beau jardin et surtout des objets absolument splendides dans le château. A voir absolument si vous passez dans le coin. C'est juste à côté de "chez" Léonard !!
This tour in
France
is organized by
Domaine Royal de Chateau Gaillard
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