Tourism Amboise


Amboise is situated on the banks of the Loire, in the district of  Tours and in the region of Centre. The Val d'Amboise  has  the largest castles in the Val de Loire and the most finest gardens.

The history of the town of Amboise is back in the fourth century BC, during which an important Celtic oppidum was built on the site of "Chatelliers". Archaeological excavations of the site have uncovered many artifacts dating from the prehistoric times.

During the medieval period, many lords fight over the town of Amboise because of the strategic position occupied by the town at that time especially for the control of river. The Lordship of Amboise was then attached to the royal domain in the fifteenth century by King Charles VII of France who built a castle.

During the religious wars of the sixteenth century, the conspiracy of Amboise led to the execution of many Protestants. During the eighteenth century, the city experienced economic prosperity and became the residence of the Duc de Choiseul. In fact he bought the Chateau de Chanteloup and built a pagoda.

You can discover the history of Amboise with evening shows,guided tours costumed or by taking a boat to appreciate the view of the castles. The city is also famous for its cave sites, witness of artisans skills in mushroom cultivation and of silkworm ...

Sights in Amboise



Val de Loire

  • Thème : Sites and museums
  • Départ : Amboise
  • Durée : 6 jours

The 'Val de Loire' area was listed world heritage by UNESCO and is located in the Loire valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire.

Day 1 : Amboise Castle Day 2 : Ussé Castle Day 3 : Villandry Castle Day 4 : Chenonceau Castle

Visit Bléré

  • Thème : Sciences and discovery
  • Départ : Blere
  • Durée : 5 jours

Bléré is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre region

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Chenonceaux

Chenonceaux is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre region.

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Medieval cities in Loir-et-Cher

  • Thème : Sciences and discovery
  • Départ : Montrichard
  • Durée : 2 jours

Visit the medieval cities of the Loir-et-Cher

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