Château de Chambord
Chambord, France
The largest château in the Loire, with a double-spiral staircase and a vast walled forest.
The Château de Chambord stands in the commune of Chambord in the Loir-et-Cher department, about 15 kilometres from Blois, in the middle of a royal hunting forest. It is regarded as the largest of the Loire châteaux and has been called the “Versailles of the 16th century”. The complex goes back to King Francis I.
According to a French travel guide, the château is surrounded by the largest walled park in Europe, covering 5,440 hectares. The French-style gardens, designed under Louis XIV, were restored in 2017. According to the same source, the château has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
We have no confirmed practical details on parking, motorhomes and admission; please check with the château beforehand.
- 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
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 MaraisCampsite6 km from Château de ChambordTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Municipal BellevueCampsite6 km from Château de ChambordTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Huttopia Les ChâteauxCampsite8 km from Château de ChambordTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- La GrenouillèreCampsite8 km from Château de ChambordTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire de stationnement Tour-en-SologneMotorhome stopover9 km from Château de Chambord · 4 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Aire de Camping-Car "Le Cosson"Motorhome stopover17 km from Château de Chambord · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking 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)