"Amboise - Beauty and History Come Together." Amboise by Herkbert

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Chateau Amboise - Amboise
Chateau Amboise
Chateau on the hill

Arriving from the train station, as you approach the bridge to cross the Loire River, you get your first view of the chateau on the hill.

The Loire River - Amboise

The Loire River

Amboise is a lovely town set along the Loire River. The town, or more specifically, the chateau has a rich history. The 15th and 16th centuries were Amboise's golden age. As a royal palace, Charles VII stayed here, as well as Charles VIII, best remembered for banging his head on a low doorway and dying as a result (though much intrigue surrounds his death).

The chateau was also home to Francois I, who was responsible for bringing Leonardo DaVinci to Amboise and setting him up in Clos Luce where he lived out the last years of his life.

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  • Pros:Charming town with much to see.
  • Cons:Can get crowded during the high season.
  • In a nutshell:Lovely setting, friendly people, much to see and do.
  • Last visit to Amboise: Jun 2011
  • Intro Updated Jul 5, 2011
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Loire Valley Wine - Amboise Taste some Loire valley wines Things to Do (5)

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Street performer in Amboise - Amboise All the world's a stage.. Local Customs (1)

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Pascal - our guide - Amboise Touring with Acco-Dispo Transportation (2)

We used Acco-Dispo for transportation and touring while in Amboise. They have tours that can be booked on just about... more travel advice

Troglodyte home along Rue de Clos Luce 1 - Amboise Check out the Troglodyte homes. Things to Do (5)

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    GentleSpirit's Profile Photo
    Mar 31, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I enjoyed your photos of Amboise, hadn't thought of the balloon tour but that would be excellent!. You did a nice overview, most helpful

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    balhannah's Profile Photo
    Oct 31, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Lovely page! What a gorgeous way to see the Loire Valley, it really would have been something!
    Nice photo's too!

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