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King Francis I. invited Leonardo da Vinci to spend the last span of life in Amboise at the court of France. In autumn 1516 Leonardo arrived in Amboise. In his baggage was the famous painting Mona Lisa.
In the basement of the chateau are models of his inventions (made by IBM); from the submarine to the helicopter and including a bicyle - pretty phenominal. This man was of course a genius and in many areas from art to invention.
Updated Jul 11, 2003
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This little gothic chapel is situated inside the area of the king castle in Amboise. In the chapel is the last resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. Originally Leonardo was buried in the heart of the king castle in the cloister of San Fiorentino. After destruction of the church and parts of the castle the mortal remains of Leonardo da Vinci were transferred to the Chapel of St. Hubert.
Updated Jul 11, 2003
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Inside of St. Huberts Chapel you find this tomb of Leonard da Vinci.
Leonardo died on May 2, 1519 in Amboise. At this time Leonardo da Vinci was 67 year old. His health was not the best, as he had had a paralysis on the right side of his body since 1517.
There are lipstick kisses on the tomb - yuk!
Updated Jul 11, 2003
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In the last years of his life, Leonardo da Vinci entered the service of King Francois I and travelled across the Alps to the Loire Valley. He brought with him some of his favorite possessions: some of his sketchbooks, tools for experimenting with the crazy idea of flight, and a certain painting of an oddly smiling woman.
Written Jan 17, 2003
Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at the castle of Clos-Luce. He died on May 2, 1519. Now it is a museum to Leonardo and his work, with some forty models of his inventions, constructed according to his detailed plans.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Address: 2, Rue du Clos-Lucé, Amboise
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The oriental garden honors the memory of those companions of Emir Abd-Kader, who died at Amboise.
Written Nov 24, 2011
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Walking along the ramparts, we can see the big garden with beautiful shape of the trees, it's a Italian style with Mediterranean scenery.
Written Nov 24, 2011
This study place is in the same room with Louis Philippe Room.
Written Nov 24, 2011
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In this room we will see how perspective was introduced into the decorative in the 16th century.
Written Nov 24, 2011
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The next room we enter is drummer's room, which in fact served as a royal dressing room.
Written Nov 24, 2011
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The next room we enter is drummer's room, which in fact served as a royal dressing room.
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Q: Sorry if this has already been discussed but could anyone advise if Amboise would be a good base for 3 ladies who will have to...
A: Amboise is on a rail line to/from Tours and also has a couple of bus routes. The train service is fairly reasonable if somewhat irregular. If you already have tickets to...
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Amboise was the first of the chateaux we visited. There were many surprises at this castle. Leonardo da Vinci visited here often and is buried in Saint-Hubert Chapel, a gothic chapel which is on the...
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“You may go to Amboise either from Blois or from Tours; it is about half-way between these towns. The great point is to go.” — from “A Little Tour In France” 1884 by Henry James What was true in...
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Amboise is a very pretty but sort of sleepy little city with nice chateau on top of the hill overlooking the Loire. Some sort of fortification has sat here since Roman times. The city's main claim to...
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This is just outside the Chateau, is a one way system but basically a pedestrian precinct, so you can wander around quite freely. The tourists all come here so it is a little bit more expensive than...
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In the heart of the Garden of France
Maybe the most charming town of the region,Amboise is dominated by its castle ,proud testimony of its historical interrest.From the castle `s walls, the town is like a toy with white houses ,pointed...
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