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A Lovely Town on the Loire River
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I would like to live here.
black_mimi99 Says: In this room we can see the collection such as grand piano, portrait of Louis-Philippe, portrait of Emir abd-el-Kader, Louis Philippe pedestal table, portrait of queen Marie-Amelie, wife of Louis-Philippe, with 2 of her sons, chairs etc....
black_mimi99 Says: Louis Philippe was given the chateau d'Amboise by his mother Louise-Marie-Adelaide de Bourbon-Penthievre. The future king of the French (1773,1830,1850) acquired 46 houses surrounding the chateau to have them demolished, so clearing the remparts. The royal wing was decorated...
black_mimi99 Says: I like to see the ornate fireplace here, with its carvings of intertwining ropes, symbol of the Franciscan monastic order. and of the decorative chain of the order of St. Michael. The wood panel above the fireplace decorated with a salamander, favorite symbol of François I.
black_mimi99 Says: This room re calls changes in table manners at court, where the cupbearer served drinks. Medieval trestle tables would be replaced by fixed tables. Italian-style tables then became fashionable, richly decorated and extendable. despite the timed introduction of the...
black_mimi99 Says: During the renaissance, the king of france gradually spread his power over the kingdom, in particular by making sure that his governors, officers and dignitaries in the clergy remained faithful to him. moreover he demanded that his lords spend several months by his side...
black_mimi99 Says: This chapel located just on the terraces of the chateau Amboise, when we enter to the terraces we will see this chapel 1st. This chapel was reserved for the royal family's private use which dedicated to the patron saint of hunting, this exquisite building in flamboyant...
Herkbert Says: Whether you visit some vineyards, find a wine bar, relax in a cafe or enjoy it with dinner, do make sure that you sample some of the terrific Loire Valley wines.With names like Chinon, Vouvray, Saumur and Bourgueil among others, you can find a white r red wine that will...
Check out the Troglodyte homes.
Herkbert Says: The troglodyte homes in Amboise are residences that are built into the side of the cliffs. Not along side the cliffs, but actually into the cliffs with usually just the front exposed to the outside. Having never seen them before, I was intrigued by the concept.If you are...
Explore the Royal Château of Amboise
Herkbert Says: The Royal Château of Amboise stands high above the town of Amboise. While it shows signs of wear from the ages, it is a beautiful chateau with a rich history. Upon passing through the walls, you immediately feel it's grandeur. The chateau, the chapel of St Hubert, which...
Float over chateaux in a balloon
Herkbert Says: One of the things we wanted to do while in the Loire Valley was to take a balloon flight over Chateau Chenonceau. Our wish came true when we booked a flight with Art Montgolfieres. While not inexpensive, there is nothing more romantic and serene then floating through the sky...
Clos Luce - Home to Leonardo DaVinci
Herkbert Says: I hadn't known before our holiday that Leonardo DaVinci had any connection to France besides his paintings in the Louvre. What a great surprise it was to learn that he spent the last years of his life in Amboise. His home during those years was called Clos Luce. The home was...
7 Reviews and 312 Opinions The Hotel Le Manoir les Minimes is a beautiful accommodation located in the town of Amboise. It lies...
1 Review and 196 Opinions This hotel is about 20 miles out of Amboise and in the countryside. It is a lovely place with large...
Le Lion d'Or: Very pleasant low-key restaurant.
Herkbert Says: The Golden Lion is a delightful restaurant located along the Loire River in Amboise. Since it was just down the street from our hotel, we thought we would give it a try and we were glad that we did. The nicely decorated restaurant has a comfortable feel to it, especially the...
Restaurant L'Alliance: Great prix fixe menu
Herkbert Says: A family run restaurant, L'Alliance was a very nice place to relax and enjoy a quality meal. As it is located right next door to a hotel, the majority of the patrons seemed to be tourists. That said, the service and food were both good. The food was delicious. We chose the...
Restaurant L'Epicerie: Great traditional food
Herkbert Says: Restaurant L'Epicerie is located directly across the street from the Amboise Chateau. It's a cute little restaurant serving what I would call French country fare. Simple, family style meals that are delicious and plentiful.The clientele was a mix of tourists and locals, all...
black_mimi99 Says: Paris to Amboise by Train:Trains from Paris to Bayeux leave from Paris Austerlitz station, in the 13th arrondissement. Métro lines 5 and 10 as well as the RER C stop there. The first one in the morning leaves a little after 7AM, and run almost continually after that,...
Herkbert Says: We used Acco-Dispo for transportation and touring while in Amboise. They have tours that can be booked on just about every day and are also available for private tours. We actually took advantage of both services.We booked a day long chateau tour and along with five others,...
Herkbert Says: While traveling around we encountered a few street performers that made us smile. My favorite of all the performers are the accordion players who are good and play the music that lets me know I'm in France.If they're good, we always tip them and I will always ask for a...
merockwell Says: I knew that Leonardo DaVinci had lived his last few years in Amboise and was burried somewhere in the area. I intended to try to find out where sometime during our 3 days in Amboise. It turned out that I didn't have to. On the way out after going through Chateau Amboise I...
merockwell Says: We were looking to just take a drive and explore the area around Amboise. We saw Montresor mentioned in one of the books as one of the most beautiful villages in the area so we decided to check it out. It is. While the town is beautiful, the highlight of this little side...
black_mimi99 Says: This is also called the Amboise Belfry and was erected in the 15C. It overlooks a lively pedestrian street. The latter is full of charm, and is lined with all types of shops, including souvenir shops and cafés.
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“Learning never exhausts the mind”— Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)In the basement at Clos-Lucé are six rooms displaying machine models based on Leonardo’s...
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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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