Chateaux of Val d'Amboise

In the land of King François 1er, you don’t have to be of royal blood to invest in the finest palaces. For a night, a dinner, a wine tasting or a simple visit, in the Amboise Valley, there are a thousand and one ways to live the chateau life!

Push open the door of the Château Royal d’Amboise. From the throne room to the King’s bedroom, it’s all about courtly magnificence. The Chapelle Saint-Hubert, a Gothic marvel currently undergoing restoration, contains the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci. Protected by the brick walls of the Château du Clos Lucé, the Italian master came to shower the kingdom’s greatest figures with his knowledge. His final resting place still resonates with his sung language, from his bedroom to his drawing studio.
In his science park, follow in the great man’s footsteps and discover some of his most emblematic creations: the flying machine, the tank… not forgetting the incredible immersive show that brings his most famous paintings to life! And for a further taste of château life, take a seat at Sieur Sausin’s table at his Auberge du Prieuré.

At the Domaine Royal de Château Gaillard, you’ll be living a much more intimate life.
Sheltered by its impressive hillside and century-old park, the most Italian of the Loire castles invites you to a gentle discovery, lulled by the flow of the River Amasse and the song of the birds. In Mary Stuart‘s newly restored bedroom, you’ll discover the intimacy of the sovereigns. At the Pagode de Chanteloup, follow in the footsteps of the vanished castle. From the top of the impressive Pagode, you’ll enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Loire Valley, the town of Amboise and its magnificent forest. It’s the perfect way to get a taste of the many treasures this destination has to offer.