In the heart of the Loire Valley castles, the The Chanteloup pagoda is a unique 18th-century monument. which still bears witness today to the splendor of a vanished palace: the Duke of Choiseu's castlel.
The Chanteloup pagoda is above all, the testimony of the madness of the Duke of Choiseul, former prime minister to Louis XV. Exiled from Versailles by the king, he had this built on his lands in Amboise extraordinary monument of Chinese inspiration in homage to all her friends who had shown her their friendship. Once enthroned at the heart of an Anglo-Chinese garden covering nearly 4000 hectares, it is today one of the only remaining vestiges of a vast palace which was only equaled by Versailles. From standing 44 meters tallIt offers a 360° view of the town of Amboise and the Loire Valley on one side and of the deep Amboise forest on the other.
Extend your visit duringtake a boat ride or meditate in the relaxing atmosphere of the small Chinese gardenChildren and adults alike will undoubtedly take undisguised pleasure in trying out one of the fifty old wooden games scattered throughout the park.
The visitor is also invited to delve into the incredible history of Chanteloup and to relive the glory days of the castle and its gardens thanks to their 3D reconstructions in the former gatekeeper's lodge.
From May to September, at the Tea Room, the small picnic baskets from Chanteloup are available for the most discerning palates. They consist of the essential products of our region, from Touraine rillettes to Saint-Maure-de-Touraine goat cheese and are accompanied by our selection of Touraine-Amboise (AOC) wines from the vineyards of Chanteloup (at an additional cost).
- Continue your exploration of the Loire Valley with the circuit A getaway to the heart of the castles near Amboise which includes the pagoda of Chanteloup.
