Amboise is located on the Loire�s left bank and was formerly home of the French royal court and the focus of much political intrigue, religious and secular.

King Charles VIII was born and died here, King Louis XI lived here, and Leonardo de Vinci died in Amboise in 1519.

For nature aficionados a large expanse of forest lies just south of Amboise.

Attractions in Amboise

Amboise Chateau-for its Italian accents dictated by Charles VIII Clos

Luce manor house-former residence of Leonardo da Vinci

Chapelle St-Hubert-putative burial site of da Vinci

Parc de la Pagode de Chanteloup-Chinese pagoda circa 1776

Chateau de Blois-for its nefarious history of high intrigue and murders

Chateau de Moncontour-wine-making museum