Parking P0 • Chambord — Local services in Blois

Chateau Chambord is one of the big sights. A really impressive place with huge gardens and parks you can spend hours in.

So there are several parking lots around. For regular visitors, this is the closest and most convenient one. We came on the French National Holiday and there was a small line of cars, but still enough parking on this lot. Only needed to make one or two rounds.

The spots are marked and hold SUVs without problems. Most provide no shade. From here it's a short walk through the shops and restaurant area to the castle. Parking costs a fair 5 Euros. Fixed rate. Pay right after you park and you will have no waiting lines when you leave.

A great castle and this is a good spot to...

Someone broke the window of our car and took all we had in broad daylight. Management said it never happened before but police said otherwise, that it happens frequently. Police also said they've been asking for them to put cameras but they never do. Be careful in this place, don't leave anything inside...

Large parking area (6 Euros flat rate). We arrived around 11.30am and were able to find a spot inside. Take ticket upon entry. It is suggested to go ahead, validate and pay (6 Euro) before entering the castle. Might as well do it then and save yourself the time...