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)
Population13242 inhabitantsSaint-Règle at 10 km (10 min)
Density325 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
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SIGHTSEEING
  • Chateau Royal Amboise:
  • This medieval fortress Amboise gives way to a royal residence during the reigns of King Charles the 8th and Francis 1st (late fifteenth and early sixteenth century). The court and number of scholars and European artists Amboise stay at the invitation of the sovereigns, the example of Leonardo da Vinci, which is based in the castle chapel.
  • This landmark in the history of France has an exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture that reflects the artistic refinement of the early French Renaissance.
  • After the tour the royal apartments of the towers and bridleways, the walk continues in beautiful panoramic gardens overlooking the Loire.
  • Open to visitors all year except January 1 and December 25.
  • Information: Tel. : +33 8 20 20 50 50.
  • Chateau du Clos Luce, remains available to Leonardo da Vinci by François 1er, after some years of happy life in this castle genius died there. His body lies in the Chapel of St. Hubert Castle Amboise.
  • Discover the Amboise by train! Travel to the heart of the city by train and discover the royal castle of Amboise, the Clos Luce, the Ile d'Or, the city center. Daily departure at the foot of the castle at 11am and then from 14h to 18h every 45 minutes.
  • Numerous events throughout the year, the summer many opportunities around the Loire River: canoe, boat flat bottom ...
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 of Amboise,   Castle of Chanteloup,   Castle of the Clos Lucé,   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.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Hot air balloon over the Touraine castlesNature and the outdoorsFrom 175 € to 350 €Dierre (1.6 km)
Tour and tasting at Nitray CastleCulture and educationFrom 5 € to 7 €Athée-sur-Cher (10 km)
Hot air balloon flights in the Loire ValleyNature and the outdoorsFrom 205 € to 720 €Chenonceaux (11 km)
Discover the Loire in a traditional boatNature and the outdoors16 €Chaumont-sur-Loire (16.7 km)
Wine tasting at Saint-Julian cellarsLocal flavoursFreeSaint-Julien-de-Chédon (19.3 km)

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Royal Castle of Amboise
 
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Le 36  
9
Amboise
Le 36, Choiseul's gourmet restaurant welcomes you in a charming 18th century in the heart of the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. In this beautiful light, airy room with freestone walls...
Located in Amboise73 € per person 
Le Château de Pray  
10
Chargé
TAKING CARE OF YOUR EYES - Large and heavy velvet curtains, coats of arms from prestigious families, roundtables elegant, an impressive fireplace, intimate lounges ... restaurant at...
Located 2.7 km from Amboise84 € per person 
Château de Noizay  
9.3
  SPECIAL OFFER
Noizay
At the heart of the Loire castles and vineyards of Vouvray, between Ambroise and Tours, Château de Noizay houses a 4-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant. The building dates back to...
Located 7.1 km from Amboise62 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Clos    
10
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 65 € to 80 € the double room 
Le Pressoir    
9.4
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 58 € 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 10.7 km from AmboiseFrom 53 € to 56 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Au puits joli
Amboise
This apartment of 34 m ² renovated and brought up to standard is on the 1st floor of a house in the heart of the city and in a quiet residential area, 300 meters from the Château d'Amboise....
Located in AmboiseFrom 220 € to 350 € per week 
Studios de soizick, en bord de loire  
9.5
Amboise
Very pretty and very quiet apartment, fully equipped and independent ground floor of a former coaching inn, located on the Loire, opposite the Chateau d'Amboise, near downtown, train...
Located in AmboiseFrom 300 € to 450 € per week 
La Croix en Touraine, Gite de la Roche
La Croix-en-Touraine
For your holidays, holiday weekends or nights in Touraine, the Gite de la Roche is a comfortable air-conditioned cottage which can accommodate 12 or more (baby) at the heart of the...
Located 8.5 km from Amboise 

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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     
8.3
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 110 €
Hotel Bellevue    
8.1
Amboise
Situated in the centre of Amboise in the Centre region, this hotel is just 50 metres from Château d’Amboise. It offers a terrace and a lounge bar. Each of the soundproofed guest rooms...
Located in AmboiseRoom from 80 €
Hotel Chaptal     
7.9
Amboise
The Hotel Chaptal is located in the city centre of Amboise, near the Clos Lucé and Amboise castles, and the Loire River. It offers free Wi-Fi access. All the guest rooms at the Chaptal...
Located in AmboiseRoom from 42 €

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