{"id":22491,"date":"2026-07-09T12:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amboise-valdeloire.com\/en\/?p=22491"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:47:46","slug":"6-activities-to-do-with-children-in-amboise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amboise-valdeloire.com\/en\/6-activities-to-do-with-children-in-amboise\/","title":{"rendered":"6 activities to do with children in Amboise"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tThe long-awaited summer holidays<\/strong> are finally here! Pencil cases and schoolbags have been put away to make room for flip-flops and shorts\u2014and summer workbooks for the less lucky ones. In Amboise Val de Loire<\/strong>, holidays go hand in hand with discovery. Situated along the banks of the Loire, this royal town is packed with activities that are both educational and entertaining, fun and enriching. The Tourist Office has selected six activities to enjoy with children in Amboise<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Visiting a ch\u00e2teau is great. Discovering 41 Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux<\/strong> in a single visit is even better! At Parc Mini-Ch\u00e2teaux<\/a>, you can explore the Loire Valley\u2019s finest treasures in giant strides. Once you cross the drawbridge, you are instantly transformed into Gulliver, strolling among scale models of the most magnificent Loire ch\u00e2teaux<\/strong>. Each setting is meticulously crafted, featuring tiny figures arranged within the monuments and their recreated (miniature) gardens. Historical anecdotes and games for children punctuate the route, blending culture with fun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The Chanteloup Pagoda<\/a> reveals itself at the end of a long, tree-shaded avenue. This intriguing Asian-style tower is the only remaining trace of the former estate of the Duke of Choiseul<\/strong>, a minister under Louis XV. You can explore the Pagoda both from within its park and from the very top, 40 meters up. Small boats allow you to cruise the ornamental pond and watch impressive koi carp swimming near the surface. Be sure to try your hand at the dozen or so traditional wooden games and put your dexterity to the test\u2014fits of laughter guaranteed!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Just a stone\u2019s throw from the Amboise train station, Nicolas Viollet\u2014a confectioner<\/a> carrying on a family tradition\u2014has set up his copper kettles. In their sweet-scented workshop-museum<\/strong>, he and his team craft candies, lollipops, pralines, and nougat using antique machinery. Watching one of their demonstrations<\/strong> is a real spectacle, ranging from the spreading of molten sugar to its shaping into whimsical forms. Don\u2019t forget to leave with your own personalized lollipop and to browse the colorful, mouth-watering displays in their charming shop.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Do you know Mathurine<\/a>? Dressed in her red gown and white apron, she is Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s<\/strong> one and only cook. At the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a>, she guides you from the kitchen garden to the science park, revealing the little secrets of this great genius. How did he live? What did he eat? What was he working on? These historical anecdotes offer a glimpse into the daily life of the Renaissance\u2019s greatest artist. Tours are available Monday through Saturday during school holidays [by reservation, tour in French only].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The tone is set the moment you step inside. You embark on a journey across the planet\u2019s oceans, seas, and rivers, getting up close to the wildlife. More than 360 species across 80 tanks<\/strong> await you, representing three distinct ecosystems. Impressive Loire catfish lurk in the depths, while sharks and clownfish roam tropical waters. Be sure to check the schedule before your visit so you can take part in “Lab” workshops and share a special moment with the Aquarium de Touraine<\/a>\u2019s animal keepers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Theatrical tour of Clos Luc\u00e9 with Mathurine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Amboise little train<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t