Amboise : Private Tour of Castle with Ticket
ID: GYG441161-795447
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit the Castle of Amboise on a private tour with your licensed tour guide! Enjoy the breath-taking panorama that seduced many French kings as well as Leonardo da Vinci!
Discover one of the nicest castles in France! The Château Amboise will charm you with its lovely interior, amazing views of the Loire Valley, and beautiful gardens.
Learn about the history of the castle and its owners from your private guide. Built in the 11th century, it took on its current shape and late Gothic/early Renaissance style during the reign of King Charles VII. Today' glory of the castle is connected especially to the King Francois I, who invited Leonardo da Vinci to live in the nearby castle Clos Lucé. The famous Italian painter is claimed to be buried in the Saint-Hubert Chapel next to the castle of Amboise.
Explore the royal apartments, the lovely Renaissance decoration of the first floor, and the impressive Council Chamber with its huge fireplace!
If you are not yet convinced about visiting Amboise, know that the castle offers one of the most beautiful views of the Loire Valley and its river! The Amboise Castle, with its gardens full of perfectly pruned boxwood balls and singing birds, is a real paradise on Earth.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the castle and its owners
- Enjoy the amazing views of the Loire Valley as Leonardo da Vinci did
- Walk down the wonderful gardens
- Visit the royal appartments
- Discover the Council Chamber with its huge fireplace!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to its ongoing restoration, access to the interior of the St. Hubert chapel with the Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb is suspended.
Meet your guide at the square "Place Michel Debré", opposite "Café du Chateau". Your guide is supposed to have a signboard with your name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
