the castle of Amboise able to surprise everyone

• 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
• February 25, 2012

Quote: Castle of Amboise was lucky to survive a second birth, and throw off the shackles of old fortifications. Moldings, friezes, suite and terraces adorned the facades of the old fortress, but it happened only at the will of Charles VIII. He was born in... Read the full Chateau d'Amboise review

From journals Castles of the Loire Valley, birthplace of true knights

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The Castle Overlooking the River

• 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
• June 1, 2010

Quote: Worth seeing just to visit little St Hubert's Chapel which is reputed to contain the remains of Leonardo Da Vinci.In the souvenir shop selling all kinds of souvenirs with the heraldic attributes. Postpone the purchase of souvenirs to commemorate the... Read the full Chateau d'Amboise review

From journals Castles of the Loire Valley, France - not only Paris, birthplace of true knights

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Exploring Amboise's Bloody History

• 5 out of 5 stars by Wildcat Dianne from Milton, Florida
• July 29, 2009

Quote: Our last chateau of our two-day trip to the Loire Valley in April 1985 was Chateau Amboise, a huge fortress-like castle located in the town of Amboise in the Indre-et-Loire province of France. Chateau Amboise has a long and bloody history that... Read the full Chateau d'Amboise review

From journal Les Chateaux de la Valoire

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Charming Amboise Chateau

• 4 out of 5 stars by Kez from Broadbeach Waters, Australia
• July 1, 2009

Quote: The Chateau is charming and is set alongside the Loire River overlooking Amboise. It was the home of the French Kings and Queens between the 15th and 17th centuries including Henry the second is the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci who spent... Read the full Chateau d'Amboise review

From journal The Chateau’s of the lovely Loire Valley

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Amboise and Its Chateau

• 4 out of 5 stars by jimpi from Stewarton, United Kingdom
• February 18, 2008

Quote: AmboiseAmboise with its dominant renaissance style chateau is a town steeped in history. The chateau was built on the foundations of an old fortress, its position perched high on a promontory over looking the Loire, offering a solid defence against... Read the full Chateau d'Amboise review

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