Who had the Château-Gaillard built?

Charles VIII commissioned it upon his return from his first Italian campaign.

Where is the Château-Gaillard located?

It stands in Amboise, in Indre-et-Loire, at the foot of the Châteliers spur, near the Clos-Lucé.

How old is the château?

The main building dates from the 16th century.

Is the Château-Gaillard a protected site?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.

Château-Gaillard

Amboise

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Adult: €17
Reduced: €15

Free for children under 7

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Where: Amboise

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Château de Château-Gaillard stands in Amboise (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Adult admission costs 17 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Amboise, the Château-Gaillard belongs to that string of royal residences scattered across the Loire Valley. It was commissioned by Charles VIII on his return from his Italian campaign, which accounts for the transalpine touches visible in its design. The royal residence sits at the foot of the Châteliers spur, close to the Clos-Lucé. Dating from the 16th century, the site is listed as a historic monument.

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What to know

The château stands in Amboise, in Indre-et-Loire, right next to the Clos-Lucé.
The site is protected as a listed historic monument.
The main building dates from the 16th century and belongs to the Loire Valley château heritage.
No information on opening hours, prices or access conditions is available here.

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Opening hours

all year: 11h00-19h00
every day: 10h00-18h00

Prices

Adult: €17
Reduced: €15

Free for children under 7

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Free parking access from 1 May to 31 August, 99 Avenue Léonard de Vinci

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Where this château is

Amboise · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

29 All. du Pont Moulin, 37400 Amboise

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Château phone number

+33 2 47 30 33 29

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097505
Period of construction: 16th century

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Château-Gaillard: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €17. Reduced: €15. Free for: children under 7.
Who had the Château-Gaillard built?: Charles VIII commissioned it upon his return from his first Italian campaign.
Where is the Château-Gaillard located?: It stands in Amboise, in Indre-et-Loire, at the foot of the Châteliers spur, near the Clos-Lucé.
How old is the château?: The main building dates from the 16th century.
Is the Château-Gaillard a protected site?: Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.