Château d'Amboise, Medieval castle in Loire Valley, France
The royal fortress stands on a limestone cliff overlooking the Loire River, featuring Gothic architecture with massive defensive towers and fortified walls.
King Charles VIII transformed the medieval fortress into a luxurious residence during the late 15th century, introducing Italian Renaissance architectural elements to France.
Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years at the château from 1516 to 1519, where he worked on numerous projects and rests in the Saint-Hubert chapel.
The château offers digital tablets with augmented reality reconstructions showing historical rooms and gardens as they appeared during the Renaissance period.
The rampart walkways provide views across four French departments while the underground passages reveal a network of defensive tunnels beneath the castle.
Location: Amboise
Architectural style: International Gothic
Address: place du Château
Website: http://chateau-amboise.com
GPS coordinates: 47.41306,0.98583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
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