About Amboise

Experience the charm of historic France at your Amboise bed and breakfast or chambre d''hote. On the south bank of the Loire, just a few miles from Tours, lies the historic city of Amboise. It is home to Chateau d’Amboise, an ancient palace that has served as fortress, royal residence and last home of Leonardo da Vinci. Your Amboise bed and breakfast or chambre d''hote is the perfect starting point for a tour. Be sure to visit the chateau and the adjoining Chapel of St. Hubert, where da Vinci is reportedly buried. Another must-see is the Clos-Luce, a former private residence attached to the chateau that is now a museum where models of Da Vinci’s inventions are displayed. Take an afternoon nap at your Amboise bed and breakfast or chambre d''hote, then travel outside the city of Amboise to Orleans and Chartres. Stroll the ancient streets, hire a bicycle or rent a canoe for a leisurely trip down the Loire. Take your tea at an authentic Amboise bed and breakfast, gite or chambre d''hote. Small shops, bistros and cafes line the avenues of Amboise, and afford a taste of fresh local food. Children will enjoy the Mini-Chateaux display, which features miniature replicas of several French castles. For tourists of all ages, the Aquarium du Val de Loire houses aquatic creatures. True romantics will want to visit the picturesque Chateau d’ Usse, which was reportedly the inspiration for Charles Perrault’s story Sleeping Beauty. Amboise bed and breakfasts and chambres d''hotes offer a great place to experience true French hospitality. The Centre region of France affords a peaceful and charming getaway for guests, complete with restful accommodations that welcome weary visitors at the end of a busy day.