The Royal Château d'Amboise

The Royal Château d'Amboise

Guide of the Indre-et-Loire

Guide of the Indre-et-Loire

Birthplace of the French Renaissance, the Château d'Amboise, built in the 15th and 16th centuries for the kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and François I, towers majestically over the Loire River and the slate roofs of the houses in the old town of Amboise. The royal residence is home to a prestigious collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. Highlights of the castle tour are the Salle du Conseil, the Salle des Tambourineurs (drummers' hall) and the Empire apartments. After exploring the interior, visitors should head for the gardens and terrace, which offer a fantastic view of the Loire Valley. Built onto the ramparts is Saint-Hubert chapel, a magnificent example of Flamboyant Gothic art that contains the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.

Not far from the castle is Clos-Lucé manor, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, which today exhibits models of the famous artist-inventor's creations.

Built in the 18th century at the request of the duke of Choiseul, Chanteloup pagoda is located 3 km away from the town of Amboise in a beautiful green setting on the edge of a forest. From the top of this Chinese-inspired construction, the panoramic view of the Loire Valley countryside is stunning.

From June to August, an evening show entitled "At the Court of King François" is performed at the château.

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