The story awaits you
Discover or rediscover one of Europe’s most prestigious castles! I offer a fun-filled tour that will help you fully understand the history of this unique heritage site.
As an independent guide, I organize this tour as a shared small group, limited to a maximum of 10 participants. You’ll join other visitors to share a friendly experience and walk in the footsteps of Francis I and his ambitious project: building the “Jewel of the French Renaissance.” Please note: my service includes only the guided tour; the castle admission ticket is not included and must be purchased separately.
So you can spot me easily: I’m a young woman with dark hair and glasses. I’ll be waiting for you in front of the castle with my guide badge around my neck and a French flag in my hand. Please note: the visitor parking lots are not located right at the gates! Plan on a 5- to 10-minute walk from your vehicle to reach the castle. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Audio equipment
I provide audio equipment (a microphone system for me and headphones for you) to ensure you have the best possible listening experience throughout our tour, even if there are people around us.
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Practical Information
Visit route
- Departure: Meet me in front of the castle entrance, just before the security checkpoint. End: Our tour will end on a high note on the famous terraces of Chambord.
Sarah's tips
- Dress warmly: Since the castle is always open to the outside, there are many drafts and it is often quite chilly inside. Be sure to wear warm clothes, especially in winter!
- With children: Strollers are allowed on the ground floor, but you will need to leave them there when we go up to the upper floors.
- Interactive tour: You’ll be asked to participate by answering my questions or even by pretending to be members of the court on the famous double-helix staircase.
- Mobility: This tour involves walking, standing for 1.5 hours, and climbing the castle’s stairs (there is no elevator). I strongly recommend wearing comfortable, appropriate shoes.
Visitor reviews
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"A very interesting and friendly person."
"It was a great tour with Sarah, full of interesting stories—both adults and kids enjoyed it!"
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"A very interesting and friendly person."
"It was a great tour with Sarah, full of interesting stories—both adults and kids enjoyed it!"
"We had a wonderful tour with Sarah, who took us on a journey back in time with lots of interesting stories. Thank you again, Sarah, for sharing the story of Chambord with us."
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"A very dedicated guide who knows her subject inside and out."
"Sarah was excellent! She was son nice, excellent English, so funny and most of all very knowledgeable about chambord Castle. I would definitely recommend her for your tour!"
"Excelent tour."
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"Great rhythm and a very good guide. The historical references and a touch of humor made for a pleasant experience."
"The tour was good, but quite expensive, especially since admission wasn't included. For €45 per person, we would have liked to have had more background information (about the period in general and the role of women) and to have visited more rooms. Several rooms were recommended to us at the end."
"Excellent. Sarah shared some unique details and offered a very interesting take on the story. She also managed to keep the tone light and fun. I highly recommend it."
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"Our guide, Sarah, was punctual, approachable, cheerful, and eager to make sure we had a good time. She shared a wealth of information about the history of France and Chambord, both past and present. She was happy to answer our questions, even about the smallest details, and to draw connections between the site and its figures and other historical contexts. Clearly, she wanted us to take something away from the visit that would last beyond the tour itself. She succeeded. My only regret: an hour and a half is a bit short."
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"It was a very interesting tour with Sarah, our friendly guide, who had a great sense of humor and a wealth of historical knowledge. We had a wonderful time."
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"A very knowledgeable guide, though the tour was a bit pricey since tickets weren't included!"
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"We had a wonderful time with Sarah. She is a passionate and fascinating guide. We highly recommend her services for an excellent experience."
"Sarah was a great guide. She was super communicative, easy to find, and shared so much information quickly. Honestly, I wouldn’t visit the Chambord without a guide because you won’t have any context for what you are seeing. (There are iPad guides available, but Sarah is far more engaging than a screen.) Highly recommend booking as early as your schedule allows for the best experience."
"An interesting tour, and above all, well narrated by Sarah."
"Very interesting tour with guide Sarah."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour with Sarah. Sarah is enthusiastic, and we felt like we had stepped back in time. She managed to immerse us in the past. We had a very pleasant time."
"The guide was very, very good. We were lucky to be the only two visitors, so it was like a private tour. It's a magnificent site, which the guide really brought to life."
"We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with our guide Sarah. She has excellent references, a great sense of humor, and extensive knowledge of the history of the Château de Chambord. Come visit with the guide Les retardataires."
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"Best way to tour Château de Chambord. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. After the guided tour, unlimited time to freely explore the castle and grounds. Don't hesitate to book!"
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"Exceptional guide! Beautiful tour of the castle that gets to the heart of the matter."
"Sarah notre guide a su rendre notre visite très agréable ,vivantes avec ses anecdotes. Nous la recommandons vivement."
"A very interesting and lively tour. Sarah adds her own personal touch with amusing anecdotes. She also answers more historical questions. Highly recommended!"
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"Everything is perfect! Sarah is an excellent guide!"
"Sarah, a guide who is passionate about the history of castles, especially Chambord. A perfect tour in terms of timing, content, humor, and professionalism. A wonderful site and a guide who makes you want to take other tours with her. Thank you to François I, Louis XIV, and Sarah for giving us the opportunity to visit a magnificent monument and share a page of French history with us. Thank you, Madam and Your Majesties!"
"We particularly enjoyed the guided tour led by Sarah, who showed us around this fantastic castle. The tour proceeded at a leisurely pace, with commentary describing the sites and providing some historical context, which enhanced our discovery of the places we visited, all in a very relaxed atmosphere. We would like to thank and recommend Sarah, a passionate and engaging guide."
"A magnificent castle, thanks to Sarah, our guide, who showed us around the castle and told us all about its history."
"Great guide, Sarah was very interesting and captivating. I learned a lot!"
"A very enjoyable tour with a passionate and friendly guide. We highly recommend it!"
"A passionate and fascinating guide, highly recommended."
"The guided tour was very enjoyable and Sarah provided all the explanations with great passion and in a very structured but also very interactive way. She takes you back in time. You feel like you are there in that era. I highly recommend this tour."
"Almost a private tour. Super interesting commentary. The guide was extremely helpful, very friendly, cheerful and approachable. The comprehensive tour of the castle was a real pleasure. A must-do."
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Visitor reviews
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"A very interesting and friendly person."
"It was a great tour with Sarah, full of interesting stories—both adults and kids enjoyed it!"
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"A very interesting and friendly person."
"It was a great tour with Sarah, full of interesting stories—both adults and kids enjoyed it!"
"We had a wonderful tour with Sarah, who took us on a journey back in time with lots of interesting stories. Thank you again, Sarah, for sharing the story of Chambord with us."
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"A very dedicated guide who knows her subject inside and out."
"Sarah was excellent! She was son nice, excellent English, so funny and most of all very knowledgeable about chambord Castle. I would definitely recommend her for your tour!"
"Excelent tour."
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"Great rhythm and a very good guide. The historical references and a touch of humor made for a pleasant experience."
"The tour was good, but quite expensive, especially since admission wasn't included. For €45 per person, we would have liked to have had more background information (about the period in general and the role of women) and to have visited more rooms. Several rooms were recommended to us at the end."
"Excellent. Sarah shared some unique details and offered a very interesting take on the story. She also managed to keep the tone light and fun. I highly recommend it."
Aucun contenu
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"Our guide, Sarah, was punctual, approachable, cheerful, and eager to make sure we had a good time. She shared a wealth of information about the history of France and Chambord, both past and present. She was happy to answer our questions, even about the smallest details, and to draw connections between the site and its figures and other historical contexts. Clearly, she wanted us to take something away from the visit that would last beyond the tour itself. She succeeded. My only regret: an hour and a half is a bit short."
Aucun contenu
"It was a very interesting tour with Sarah, our friendly guide, who had a great sense of humor and a wealth of historical knowledge. We had a wonderful time."
Aucun contenu
"A very knowledgeable guide, though the tour was a bit pricey since tickets weren't included!"
Aucun contenu
"We had a wonderful time with Sarah. She is a passionate and fascinating guide. We highly recommend her services for an excellent experience."
"Sarah was a great guide. She was super communicative, easy to find, and shared so much information quickly. Honestly, I wouldn’t visit the Chambord without a guide because you won’t have any context for what you are seeing. (There are iPad guides available, but Sarah is far more engaging than a screen.) Highly recommend booking as early as your schedule allows for the best experience."
"An interesting tour, and above all, well narrated by Sarah."
"Very interesting tour with guide Sarah."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour with Sarah. Sarah is enthusiastic, and we felt like we had stepped back in time. She managed to immerse us in the past. We had a very pleasant time."
"The guide was very, very good. We were lucky to be the only two visitors, so it was like a private tour. It's a magnificent site, which the guide really brought to life."
"We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with our guide Sarah. She has excellent references, a great sense of humor, and extensive knowledge of the history of the Château de Chambord. Come visit with the guide Les retardataires."
Aucun contenu
Aucun contenu
"Best way to tour Château de Chambord. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. After the guided tour, unlimited time to freely explore the castle and grounds. Don't hesitate to book!"
Aucun contenu
"Exceptional guide! Beautiful tour of the castle that gets to the heart of the matter."
"Sarah notre guide a su rendre notre visite très agréable ,vivantes avec ses anecdotes. Nous la recommandons vivement."
"A very interesting and lively tour. Sarah adds her own personal touch with amusing anecdotes. She also answers more historical questions. Highly recommended!"
Aucun contenu
"Everything is perfect! Sarah is an excellent guide!"
"Sarah, a guide who is passionate about the history of castles, especially Chambord. A perfect tour in terms of timing, content, humor, and professionalism. A wonderful site and a guide who makes you want to take other tours with her. Thank you to François I, Louis XIV, and Sarah for giving us the opportunity to visit a magnificent monument and share a page of French history with us. Thank you, Madam and Your Majesties!"
"We particularly enjoyed the guided tour led by Sarah, who showed us around this fantastic castle. The tour proceeded at a leisurely pace, with commentary describing the sites and providing some historical context, which enhanced our discovery of the places we visited, all in a very relaxed atmosphere. We would like to thank and recommend Sarah, a passionate and engaging guide."
"A magnificent castle, thanks to Sarah, our guide, who showed us around the castle and told us all about its history."
"Great guide, Sarah was very interesting and captivating. I learned a lot!"
"A very enjoyable tour with a passionate and friendly guide. We highly recommend it!"
"A passionate and fascinating guide, highly recommended."
"The guided tour was very enjoyable and Sarah provided all the explanations with great passion and in a very structured but also very interactive way. She takes you back in time. You feel like you are there in that era. I highly recommend this tour."
"Almost a private tour. Super interesting commentary. The guide was extremely helpful, very friendly, cheerful and approachable. The comprehensive tour of the castle was a real pleasure. A must-do."