About the Experience
Perched high on a rocky spur overlooking the magnificent Loire River, the Château Royal d'Amboise offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views in the region. Once the favored residence of French kings during the transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance era, it served as a hub of political power and artistic brilliance.
Today, it is most famous as the final resting place of the great Italian master, Leonardo da Vinci. Booking your Amboise tickets online guarantees your entry to this royal balcony of France and its breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
UNESCO World Heritage site
Inscribed in 2000
Top features
The royal apartments and high terrace views of the Loire Valley
Good To Know
Interactive visit
Highly recommend using the immersive HistoPad to visualize the lost palace buildings in 3D
Mobile tickets
Show your digital ticket on your smartphone for instant entry. No printing required
Don't miss
The Saint-Hubert Chapel containing Leonardo da Vinci's tomb and the Mediterranean-inspired Naples garden
Perfect pairing
Located just a 10-minute walk from the Château du Clos Lucé; visit both in one day for the full Da Vinci experience
Logistics
Excellent train access from Paris or Tours with local bakeries right at the foot of the castle ramparts
Location
Château d'Amboise
Montée de l'Emir Abd el Kader,