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At the heart of the Castles of the Loire, between hidden treasures and world wonders

Majestic, bucolic and intense: the Val d’Amboise destination always has something more to offer. Nested in a remarkable natural setting among the castles of the Loire, Val d’Amboise is packed full of hidden treasures and little gems still little-known to the public. Between originality, exclusivity and curiosity, Val d’Amboise reveals a new side of its tourist offering.

The long tradition of the Val de Loire caves

Far from the world of cavemen, the underground world of caves forms an integral part of the Val d’Amboise lifestyle, offering an opportunity to experience a vast range of unusual and/or prestigious tourist experiences. For wine enthusiasts, the galleries of the cave cellars offer the chance to enjoy a friendly moment discovering oenology.

For foodies, cave restaurants make for the ideal setting for a cosy and intimate moment. And to experience an original stay in Val d’Amboise, charming accommodation options dug into the rock are sure to offer unforgettable memories to lovers of old buildings. Discover the mysterious world of the caves and the history of tuffeau stone, famous for its white colour that gives the castles of Loire their very prestigious appearance. An experience in the heart of the rock, typical of Val de Loire: the guarantee of a memory to last a lifetime!

The Loire, a major ecological challenge

The Loire, the longest river in France (1,000 kilometres), is famous for its castles, wines, exceptional landscapes and art of living. Known as the wildest in France, it offers up a remarkable and rare biodiversity, composed of 103 protected plant species and 107 animal species, representing a major ecological challenge for the preservation of nature across Europe. This wealth comes from an environment that has largely remained in its raw state, from the quality of the water and from the river and its tributaries themselves, whose course has shaped an exceptional mosaic of landscapes and natural settings to discover.

Did someone say 'unusual'?

The unusual is never very far away in Val d’Amboise. A stone’s throw from the Château Royal stands a strange tower with a Chinese inscription: the Pagode de Chanteloup.

This, the last trace of the Duke of Choiseul’s castle, offers up the promise of a peaceful visit in the heart of a hundred-year-old park. Contemporary works, artists’ homes, industrial heritage, arts and crafts or gastronomy: an endless stream of surprises!