About
The Château d'Amboise is a historic royal residence in the town of Amboise, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France. It stands on a rocky spur above the Loire River, and its terraces give wide views over the water and the surrounding countryside.
The castle is best known as the place where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Visitors come to walk the ramparts and rooms of a building that has long been tied to the court of the kings of France, and to see the setting in which the Italian painter and inventor lived at the end of his life.
What to see
- The Chapel of Saint-Hubert, where da Vinci is believed to be buried.
- The views over the Loire, which are a reason to visit on their own.
- The royal residence itself, set within a town rich in the history of the French monarchy.
Planning your visit
The castle is at Place Michel Debré, 37400 Amboise. To check details before you go, you can call +33 2 47 57 00 98. Amboise is a compact town, so the château sits within easy reach of its streets, its riverside and the other sights of the area, which make a fitting pairing for a day of exploring the Loire Valley.
