Amboise

Amboise

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAmboiseNazelles-Négron at 5 km (6 min)
Insee code37003Lussault-sur-Loire at 5.1 km (8 min)
Postcode37530Chargé at 6.5 km (7 min)
Latitude47.4133260Pocé-sur-Cisse at 6.9 km (8 min)
Longitude0.9844070La Croix-en-Touraine at 8.1 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 52 to 127 metersNoizay at 9.8 km (10 min)
Surface40.65 km²Saint-Ouen-les-Vignes at 9.9 km (11 min)
Population12589 inhabitantsSaint-Règle at 10 km (10 min)
Density321 inhabitants/km²Cangey at 10.6 km (10 min)
National labelsBléré at 10.7 km (12 min)
Chief townTours (at 24 km, 31 min)Montreuil-en-Touraine at 11.5 km (13 min)
DepartmentIndre-et-LoireMosnes at 12.3 km (13 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING
  • Château Royal Amboise:

Cette forteresse médiévale d'Amboise cède la place à une résidence royale sous les règnes des rois Charles 8ème et de François 1er (fin XVe-début 16ème siècle)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> This medieval fortress Amboise gives way to a royal residence during the reigns of kings Charles eighth and Francis 1st (late fifteenth or early sixteenth century). The court and number of scholars and European artists Amboise stay at the invitation of the sovereign, like Leonardo da Vinci is in the castle chapel.

Ce haut lieu de l'histoire de France possède une exceptionnelle collection de mobilier gothique et Renaissance qui témoigne du raffinement artistique de la première Renaissance française." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> This landmark in the history of France has an exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture that reflects the artistic finesse of the first French Renaissance.

Après la visite des logis royaux et des imposantes tours cavalières, la promenade se prolonge dans de beaux jardins panoramiques qui dominent la Loire." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> After visiting the royal residences and imposing towers riders, the walk continues in beautiful panoramic gardens overlooking the Loire.

Ouvert à la visite toute l'année, sauf les 1er janvier et 25 décembre." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open to visitors all year except January 1 and December 25.

Renseignements : Tél." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">For further information: Tel. : +33 8 20 20 50 50.

  • Explore the Amboise by train!

Voyagez au coeur de la ville grâce au petit train et découvrez le château royal d'Amboise, le Clos Lucé, l'Ile d'Or, le centre ville." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Travel to the heart of the city by train and experience the royal castle of Amboise, Clos Luce, the Ile d'Or, the city center.

Départ tous les jours au pied du château : à 11h puis de 14h à 18h toutes les 45 minutes." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Departs daily at the foot of the castle at 11am and then from 14h to 18h every 45 minutes.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Amboise
Information pointsTourist Office of Amboise
Leisure centresMuseum of L'Hôtel de ville,   Theme Park Mini-Châteaux Val de Loire
MonumentsCastle ,   Castle of Amboise,   Castle of Chanteloup,   Church Saint-Florentin
Natural sitesForest of Amboise

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Summer, Night Extravaganza at Castle Amboise.
  • Festival de la BD, activities, workshops, meetings, dedications, the first weekend of July.
  • European Heritage Days the third weekend of September.
  • Feast of St. Hubert in the castle of Amboise early November.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le 36
Amboise
The restaurant of Choiseul, 36, serves creative cuisine, tasty and original, both for lunch and for dinner. Dinner 'side Loire': lovely bright room with walls adorned with limestone...
Located in AmboiseFrom 35 € to 80 € per person 
Château de Noizay
Noizay
At the heart of the chateaux of the Loire and the vineyards of Vouvray, between Ambroise and Tours Castle Noizay has a 4-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant. The building dates from...
Located 7.1 km from AmboiseFrom 55 € to 80 € per person 
Pigeonnier de Fombeche  
10
Saint-Martin-le-Beau
First restaurant troglodyte region, situated in the valley of the Cher, Chenonceau 12 km and 8 km from Amboise, we will be happy to accommodate you and offered our traditional cuisine...
Located 8.1 km from AmboiseFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Clos  
Limeray
On the road of vineyards and near Loire Castles, at 5 mn of Amboise, old farm seventeenth century, where Christine and Hugues de Sairigné will be happy to welcome you. Surrounded by...
Located 5.3 km from AmboiseFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 
Le Pressoir  
Montreuil-en-Touraine
Former wine farm of the 18th century, in the heart of the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire. 3 rooms : Ladybirds upstairs home (max 3 p) or Hydrangeas outbuildings groundfloor (max...
Located 8.8 km from AmboiseFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 
Le clos des Roses    
9.5
Civray-de-Touraine
500 m from the renowned castle of Chenonceaux, 5ch conditioned you expect in a property close and very quiet. All are ground floor with separate entrance to each accessible to handicapped...
Located 10.5 km from AmboiseFrom 52 € to 55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Residence du halage
Amboise
Studio any comfort in the city center of Amboise with bed 140 X 190 and 2 bunk beds, free parking in front, shops 50 m, 500 m to city center, 15 km from the Garden Festival of Chaumont...
Located in AmboiseFrom 250 € to 400 € per week 
Studios de soizick, en bord de loire  
9.4
Amboise
Very stylish studio, fully equipped and independent ground floor of an old coaching inn, situated in front of the Loire, and of the Chateau d'Amboise, near downtown, train station and...
Located in AmboiseFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
La Chimère
Vallières-les-Grandes
Nice studio 24 m², near the heated pool in a park of 7,000 m², with playground equipment, fishing pond. For a couple with 1-3 children. Heated and cooled. Bucolic and quiet. Opportunity...
Located 12.4 km from AmboiseFrom 400 € to 600 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Airotel la Mignardiere  
Ballan-Miré
At 8 km southwest of Tours (Loire Valley), your ideal location for exploring the area and its castles.
Located 27 km from AmboiseFrom 16 € to 24 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Le Choiseul     
7.8
Amboise
Located in Amboise on the banks of the river, Hôtel Le Choiseul is composed of 3 18th-century residences. Rooms have a view over the gardens or the Loire River and free Wi-Fi access....
Located in AmboiseRoom from 146 €
Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley     
8.3
Amboise
In the heart of the Loire Valley, this design hotel is situated 1.5 km from the centre of Amboise and its castle. Its air-conditioned guest rooms have free Wi-Fi. The Best Western Le...
Located in AmboiseRoom from 58 €
Madame Vacances Meteor Val de Loire Resort     
7.4
Amboise
Meteor Val de Loire Resort is located in Amboise,near the Château Royal and the Clos Lucé. It has an outdoor swimming pool and offers free on-site parking. The Meteor offers modern...
Located in AmboiseRoom from 14 €

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