Chateau D'amboise (Amboise), the first architectural monument, built in the Renaissance style in the Loire Valley. The rich history of Kings names this construction started in 11 century. Today is one of the most famous Loire castles, attracting large numbers of tourists. The glory he brought not only the descendants of the House of Valois, but a great artist Leonardo da Vinci, who lived the last years in close proximity to Amboise and buried on its territory.
History
History of the castle of Amboise goes back centuries, during the times of the Celts and the King of Klodviga francs. For a long time, D'amboise performs the function of the Castle buildings and only in 15 century becomes a royal residence. Here repeatedly stopped King Charles VII, children are born as Louis XI, Charles VIII, rekonstruirovavšij and obnovivšij building, spends all his time in the Castle, until his death.
According to legend, Charles VIII died due to the fact that hit his head on the top of the lintel of one low door in Amboise.
But glorifies quite another person crowned Castle is a patron of the arts and philanthropist Francis I of France, who invites the great Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1516. At that time the Italian artist was already 64 years. His place in the Manor of cloud, and he devotes all his time to painting and teaching. Three years later, Leonardo da Vinci dies.
The ashes of Leonardo da Vinci, in accordance with the will of the artist lies in Amboise.
After the death of Francis I and until the reign of King Louis-Philippe in the 19th century, the Castle comes to desolation. Louis Philippe gets the Royal residence to its former glory.
How to get there
From Paris to the Castle as the TGV from the Gare d'Austerlitz train station (Gare d'Austerlitz). Stop bears the same name as the castle itself — Amboise. Travel time usually takes two hours (it all depends on the number of stops). There are first and second class. The second class fare from EUR 28.90.
After arriving at the train station (Gare d'Amboise), there is no need to take a taxi or use public transport to get to the Castle. 800 m distance are easily accessible on foot. Landmark is the Loire River to cross over the bridge Ženeralâ Leclercq (pont du Général Leclerc).
Another option, less convenient and much longer to reach the castle of Amboise with the Montparnasse train station (Gare Montparnasse). You will need to make one transplant. To do this, first at Montparnasse station, or via the Internet, you should buy a ticket to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, located four kilometers from the town of tours (Tours). The journey takes about an hour. There are first and second class. The second class fare is EUR 57-43. Trains run through the hour and a half. After arriving in the suburb Tour you must take the a train TER (local train) to Amboise. Travel time is just over ten minutes. The most important thing is not to fall into the gap between the train and the train. Otherwise we will have to wait for the malointeresnom to visit the suburbs.
By car
The castle can be reached using several highways. The easiest way to travel from Paris on the A10 motorway, exit — Amboise. Next, D31 and N152. Another way is the highway A28. Interchange tour (Tours-Sud), move in the direction of the A85. The third option is the A85 motorway. Congress — — Amboise Blere Chenonceaux (Bléré-Amboise-Chenonceau).
Useful tips
Exit to the terrace. The first thing a visitor sees, up the ramp and once on the terraces of the Castle — views of the Loire Valley, the construction of 15 and 16 centuries, beautiful gardens and the two towers.
Chapel of Saint Hubert is located on terraces. It is built on the site of the former chapel of Louis XI, by his son, Charles VIII. The Chapel is famous for the fact that here lie the remains of Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise in 1519 died in year.
Saint Hubert was considered the patron saint of hunters.
The Castle illustrates the transition from Gothic to Renaissance, both outside and inside. Gothic Chamber presented the guard, open galleries, which made it possible to observe the Loire, a guard of honor, Hall and tamburinistov Hall Council. Traces can be found in the Renaissance Hall of Butler and the bedroom of Henry II. Chambers of King Louis-Philippe (study, bedroom and lounge music) already belong to the 19th century.
Cuisine and restaurants
Unlike most using tourist demand castles, Amboise is located on the territory of the city, so it is easy enough to find a place where you can enjoy lunch or a snack. Enough to go beyond the fortress walls. Cuisine based on products of the highest quality and time-tested recipes — distinctive features of all dishes of the region.
With a lookout tower Minorite Church overlooking the town and the Loire River.
Shopping and shops
The Castle has a gift shop where you can find and buy a variety of pleasant trifles: postcards, posters, keychains etc. Bookstore will offer visitors as books about the Castle, its history, gardens and literature about the Loire Valley as a whole.
History
History of the castle of Amboise goes back centuries, during the times of the Celts and the King of Klodviga francs. For a long time, D'amboise performs the function of the Castle buildings and only in 15 century becomes a royal residence. Here repeatedly stopped King Charles VII, children are born as Louis XI, Charles VIII, rekonstruirovavšij and obnovivšij building, spends all his time in the Castle, until his death.
According to legend, Charles VIII died due to the fact that hit his head on the top of the lintel of one low door in Amboise.
But glorifies quite another person crowned Castle is a patron of the arts and philanthropist Francis I of France, who invites the great Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1516. At that time the Italian artist was already 64 years. His place in the Manor of cloud, and he devotes all his time to painting and teaching. Three years later, Leonardo da Vinci dies.
The ashes of Leonardo da Vinci, in accordance with the will of the artist lies in Amboise.
After the death of Francis I and until the reign of King Louis-Philippe in the 19th century, the Castle comes to desolation. Louis Philippe gets the Royal residence to its former glory.
How to get there
From Paris to the Castle as the TGV from the Gare d'Austerlitz train station (Gare d'Austerlitz). Stop bears the same name as the castle itself — Amboise. Travel time usually takes two hours (it all depends on the number of stops). There are first and second class. The second class fare from EUR 28.90.
After arriving at the train station (Gare d'Amboise), there is no need to take a taxi or use public transport to get to the Castle. 800 m distance are easily accessible on foot. Landmark is the Loire River to cross over the bridge Ženeralâ Leclercq (pont du Général Leclerc).
Another option, less convenient and much longer to reach the castle of Amboise with the Montparnasse train station (Gare Montparnasse). You will need to make one transplant. To do this, first at Montparnasse station, or via the Internet, you should buy a ticket to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, located four kilometers from the town of tours (Tours). The journey takes about an hour. There are first and second class. The second class fare is EUR 57-43. Trains run through the hour and a half. After arriving in the suburb Tour you must take the a train TER (local train) to Amboise. Travel time is just over ten minutes. The most important thing is not to fall into the gap between the train and the train. Otherwise we will have to wait for the malointeresnom to visit the suburbs.
By car
The castle can be reached using several highways. The easiest way to travel from Paris on the A10 motorway, exit — Amboise. Next, D31 and N152. Another way is the highway A28. Interchange tour (Tours-Sud), move in the direction of the A85. The third option is the A85 motorway. Congress — — Amboise Blere Chenonceaux (Bléré-Amboise-Chenonceau).
Useful tips
Exit to the terrace. The first thing a visitor sees, up the ramp and once on the terraces of the Castle — views of the Loire Valley, the construction of 15 and 16 centuries, beautiful gardens and the two towers.
Chapel of Saint Hubert is located on terraces. It is built on the site of the former chapel of Louis XI, by his son, Charles VIII. The Chapel is famous for the fact that here lie the remains of Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise in 1519 died in year.
Saint Hubert was considered the patron saint of hunters.
The Castle illustrates the transition from Gothic to Renaissance, both outside and inside. Gothic Chamber presented the guard, open galleries, which made it possible to observe the Loire, a guard of honor, Hall and tamburinistov Hall Council. Traces can be found in the Renaissance Hall of Butler and the bedroom of Henry II. Chambers of King Louis-Philippe (study, bedroom and lounge music) already belong to the 19th century.
Cuisine and restaurants
Unlike most using tourist demand castles, Amboise is located on the territory of the city, so it is easy enough to find a place where you can enjoy lunch or a snack. Enough to go beyond the fortress walls. Cuisine based on products of the highest quality and time-tested recipes — distinctive features of all dishes of the region.
With a lookout tower Minorite Church overlooking the town and the Loire River.
Shopping and shops
The Castle has a gift shop where you can find and buy a variety of pleasant trifles: postcards, posters, keychains etc. Bookstore will offer visitors as books about the Castle, its history, gardens and literature about the Loire Valley as a whole.
