Imagine a palace delicately perched on a promontory above the course of the Loire, and imagine... gardens seemingly suspended between heaven and earth…It is no wonder that Amboise was one of the most prized sites for the kings of France when they radically transformed their country during the Renaissance. For nearly two centuries, the history of the royal château of Amboise has intimately intertwined with the grand history of FranceThe sovereigns Charles VIII and Francis I, Leonardo da Vinci (buried in the castle chapel), the queens Anne of Brittany and Catherine de Medici or the last "King of the French", Louis-Philippe, are all familiar faces of the place.
This important site in French history possesses a exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniturewhich testifies to the artistic refinement of the early French Renaissance. After visiting the royal apartments and the imposing cavalier towers, the walk continues through beautiful panoramic gardens overlooking the Loire River. Even today, what a breathtaking view! A 180° panorama, from the ramparts, invites visitors to discover landscapes listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Continue your exploration of the Loire Valley with the circuit A getaway to the heart of the castles near Amboise within which the Château d'Amboise is located.
