{"id":7748,"date":"2024-04-05T15:51:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T13:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/que-faire-amboise-visiter\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:05:42","slug":"best-things-to-do-amboise-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"8 best things to do in Amboise (+ photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the charming town of Amboise! Prepare to be transported by this <strong>royal city<\/strong>, which has seen the greatest number of kings of France pass through its castle! You'll be spoilt for choice, between <strong>strolling along the banks of the Loire<\/strong>, <strong>discovering the treasures of its 3 ch\u00e2teaux<\/strong> or soaking up its <strong>warm atmosphere<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/>In this article, you'll discover a <strong>list of 8 must-see<\/strong> things to <strong>do in Amboise<\/strong>, illustrated by numerous photos. We've added some useful tips and bonus activities!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Amboise: discover the royal city's must-sees\" class=\"wp-image-7643\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Visit the Ch\u00e2teau Royal d'Amboise<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Chateau-Amboise\/i-gM3pM4T\/1\/kWjTFg9WN5r4FFzfqpHttmKtV4cs755VrC6W5ztC\/L\/chateau_amboise_jardin-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Ch&#xE2;teau Royal in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impressive because of its position 40 metres above the Loire, it offers magnificent views of the river as it meanders along at its feet. Home to Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne, the ch\u00e2teau also welcomed Fran\u00e7ois 1er, and Leonardo da Vinci was buried here in 1519. If its architecture is remarkable, its interiors will also take you on a captivating journey through time! In just a few rooms, the richly decorated rooms showcase the essence of Renaissance craftsmanship: sculpted vaulted ceilings, monumental fireplaces and finely carved wooden furniture.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-royal-amboise-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Chateau-Amboise\/i-Mdd2TQt\/1\/fKGQCFBpZz6KDFmSznzMBF3zmH7vRnrJZMw3KGP6\/L\/chateau_amboise_cabinet_orleans_penthievre-L.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse inside the Ch&#xE2;teau Royal in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access: <\/strong>downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of visit: <\/strong>1h30 for a tour of the royal dwelling and 1h for the exterior and gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties:<\/strong> some spiral staircases in the royal dwelling are particularly cramped. There's also a gentle but long, twisting descent out of the ch\u00e2teau into the Hertault tower, so don't get your sensitive knees in a twist!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u20ac17.30 (full price), \u20ac11 (7-18 yrs), free (under 7 yrs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>daily from January to June from 10am to 4.30pm, from July to February from 9am to 5pm, closed between 12.30pm and 2pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking: <\/strong>Parking des tanneurs is a 5-minute walk from the ch\u00e2teau and is free of charge!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eating out<\/strong>: No facilities inside, but a wide choice of restaurants at the foot of the castle and in the town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-amboise-c97582\/billets-pour-chateau-royal-d-amboise-coupe-file-p977796?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Avoid the queues, get your ticket!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci at Le Clos Luc\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Clos-Luce\/i-N63GHgX\/0\/4BRjZ9vX85KV9qXLztXgjzf2h4M5BHkcNshmLvBr\/L\/Amboise-ClosLuce-atelierLe&#x301;onard-oeuvres-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Ch&#xE2;teau du Clos Luc&#xE9; in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're impressed by the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, you're in for a real treat at the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9, which showcases the many facets of the work of this Italian engineer and polymorphous 15th-century artist. You'll be able to see the room he occupied until his death, a reconstruction of his studio, and sketches and manuscripts in his own hand.  <br\/>Plenty of other immersive surprises await you to understand his life and work, even in the park! Conceived as an \"open-air museum\", the estate features some forty translucent canvases, fragments of Leonardo da Vinci's works and life-size models.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-clos-luce-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More details and photos in our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Clos-Luce\/i-BwhFG4g\/0\/C2CnbQBP4JkwNhVD68MdxXwkpJX2qKzNxQwqmKq2s\/L\/Amboise-ClosLuce-chateauavechelicevolante-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Ch&#xE2;teau du Clos Luc&#xE9; in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access: <\/strong>20min walk from downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of visit <\/strong>: minimum 2 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties:<\/strong> There are no major difficulties on the ground, although there are cobblestones in the ch\u00e2teau courtyard and a staircase to access the first floor.<br\/>The basement and first floor of the ch\u00e2teau and the entire grounds are accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u20ac20 (full price), \u20ac15 (7-18 yrs), free (under 7 yrs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>every day of the year from 9am to 6pm minimum.<br\/>More info on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/vinci-closluce.com\/fr\/informations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking: <\/strong>pay parking on site, 300m from main entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catering<\/strong>: Several choices within the Parc du Clos Luc\u00e9 itself, including a cr\u00eaperie or a gourmet inn!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitor numbers at Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9 are high, and have been rising in recent years.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-amboise-c97582\/billets-pour-chateau-du-clos-luce-coupe-file-p977983?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket now to avoid the queues!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Amboise<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">To enjoy the city, its restaurants and castles, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Le Manoir Saint Thomas<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-manoir-saint-thomas.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">view prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Le Manoir des Minimes<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/lemanoirlesminines.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Au Charme Rabelaisien<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/au-charme-rabelaisien.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Hotels-facades\/i-MmpvgHc\/0\/09851cbe\/S\/hotel-charme-rabelaisien-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Au Charme Rabelaisien\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the countryside around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Charming places nearby. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ch\u00e2teau du Perreux<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-de-perreux-nazelles.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ch\u00e2teau de Pray <\/strong>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-de-pray.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Hotel Chateau de Nazelles - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chac-teau-de-nazelles.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Hotels\/Chateau-Hotel-Perreux\/i-9HKsJqj\/1\/d31d4dc0\/S\/chateau-hotel-perreux-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Ch&#xE2;teau du Perreux\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-amboise-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Amboise<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1407398&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations  &gt;&gt; <strong><strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Admire the panoramic view of the city from the banks of the Loire River<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-BSnjt54\/0\/bxmDdrBvJw4drQHRW8CgVhDr3XX2KWBXfgR9c9GQ\/L\/amboise-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of the banks of the Loire at Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There's nothing like a break in nature after a day of cultural visits! For a bucolic break, simply head to the quays of Amboise for a visit that's as picturesque as it is peaceful. The banks of the Loire, lined with flowers and lush green meadows, create an enchanting tableau while offering a breathtaking view of the city's beauty. We highly recommend a visit to the \u00cele d'Or, where the view from the Ch\u00e2teau Royal d'Amboise over the tranquil waters of the river is exceptional!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-3NJGRNW\/0\/Ds5bTMDzGqLS7dFMJ6KDkjRGrxM2zQCbjL2XmvmF\/L\/bords-de-loire-2-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of the banks of the Loire at Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> Only a 10-minute walk from downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> The Loire is France's longest river, so it all depends on the tour you decide to take!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Open 24 hours a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties:<\/strong> None apart from the distance you choose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dining:<\/strong> There's nothing like a picnic overlooking the quays of the Loire! Don't forget to take your victuals downtown, as there's no on-site catering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stroll through the garden and orange grove of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-xqNbzWB\/0\/D3dhNxNTsCPkHpzQH7mCv5V9Qx4Lnw24kH75CBJF\/L\/chateau-gaillard-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of Ch&#xE2;teau Gaillard in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There's no doubt that you'll be charmed by the interiors, which perfectly recreate the ambience of an Italian \"Palazzo\". We were impressed by the opulence of the Renaissance decor, giving the place a hushed, shimmering atmosphere.<br\/>You can then explore the 15 hectares of park and forest, discover a Gallo-Roman spring and admire the view of the Roy's gardens from the belvedere. The visit will be both an enchantment and a sensory experience with the olfactory grotto.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-gaillard-castle-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-NRtRBWd\/0\/FHNvFNqX36Fc9JKVJKb69DbJn2PZ7WN5JsKknm3T9\/L\/chateau-gaillard-2-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of Ch&#xE2;teau Gaillard in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access: <\/strong>20min walk from the city center along a pleasant promenade!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of visit: <\/strong>allow 1h30 to visit the interior and the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties:<\/strong> a few steps to access the orangery and the ch\u00e2teau, but the site indicates that it is accessible to PRM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u20ac17 (full price), \u20ac15 (7-18 yrs), free (under 7 yrs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours <\/strong>: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the year. (See the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/chateau-gaillard-amboise.fr\/visite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking: <\/strong>free on-site parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food &amp; beverage<\/strong>: A range of food and beverage options is available on site, with a savoury menu and a selection of sweet products featuring citrus fruits! All served on a very pleasant terrace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-amboise-c97582\/billets-pour-chateau-gaillard-amboise-p1036729?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket now!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Stroll through the center and see the Clock Tower<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-f2RxS7g\/0\/ChCzpj2vnVkBLGT6nGBdsGz95z35GXz6ZzhJQJbdX\/L\/tour-de-lhorloge-2-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Clock Tower at Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in the 15th century and listed as a Monument Historique since 1933, the Tour de l'horloge is at the heart of Amboise's historic center. This impressive medieval tower once served as the town's main gateway, forming part of its fortifications. We particularly liked its sleek silhouette and reassuring presence on the city streets. Finally, you can discover other elegant and picturesque facades as you stroll through the historic center.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-XxFjL86\/0\/DphXZCbN5jgztCNCrp998VMcBBtXTWK6V6VBwW9Mj\/L\/centre-ville-amboise-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Amboise at a glance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessible 24 hours a day. A bus takes you into the city center. For more information, visit the official town hall website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-amboise.fr\/14\/se-deplacer-a-amboise.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour duration: 35min  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties: None<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tempted by a private walking tour of the center?  <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/amboise-l99999\/visite-privee-a-pied-d-amboise-t603008\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices and availability.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9500\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-768x1229.png 768w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Entertain your children at Parc des Mini Ch\u00e2teaux<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-3Mhvwqs\/0\/CffFBbhzjq8n9fwVFFpjnP2vKrtsrxZZzBmqfFcr3\/L\/parc-mini-chateaux-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Parc des Mini Ch&#xE2;teaux in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're in the mood to delight your children, head for the Mini Ch\u00e2teaux park!  <br\/>This atypical museum offers visitors the chance to stroll through some of the finest Loire Valley castles, reproduced in scale models, in a green setting. An immersive, fun way to discover the diversity of French architecture! And there are plenty of activities on offer (horse racing, carousel rides, etc.).  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-park-mini-chateaux-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more in our dedicated article<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Parc-mini-chateaux\/i-6Rz5qDz\/0\/4Q9zZKQXSTXXSgTMjKkmftJGV4BLqFDw5MZK4knM\/L\/parc-des-mini-chateaux-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Parc des Mini Ch&#xE2;teaux in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access: <\/strong>By car (2min from Amboise), by bus (20min), by bike (12min)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of visit: <\/strong>allow 1 hour to tour the site and 1 hour to let your children enjoy the other activities (playground, horse races, carousel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties:<\/strong> None. The site is on one level and accessible to wheelchair users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u20ac17.50 (full price), \u20ac13 (3-12 years), free (under 3 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>daily from April to October, 10 am to 6 pm (see official website<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcminichateaux.com\/informations-pratiques\/calendrier-et-horaires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking: <\/strong>free on-site parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catering<\/strong>: A range of snacks (chips, cold drinks, snacks, ice creams) is available on site, as is a picnic area in the shade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Explore the most beautiful ch\u00e2teaux around Amboise<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Ch&#xE2;teau-de-Chaumont-sur-Loire\/i-3p6DL5Q\/0\/CGTMcP3BdkVWhdVp88BG7ZMNm9zXXn4Hbcn2qJbpQ\/L\/chateauchaumontsurloire-vuechateau-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau de Chaumont-sur-Loire overview\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, Amboise is just a 20-minute drive from numerous ch\u00e2teaux. Discover our selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 best ch\u00e2teaux around Amboise (photos + tips)<\/a>! There's something for everyone:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The dazzling gardens of <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chaumont-sur-loire-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chaumont-sur-Loire<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-villandry-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villandry<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The architectural diversity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-chateau-royal-de-blois-l174324\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau de Blois<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The refinement of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chenonceaux-c262292\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chenonceau-p977880?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> Chenonceau<\/a>, our favorite of the<a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ch\u00e2teaux of Touraine and the Loire Valley!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don't like crowds, we can recommend more confidential ch\u00e2teaux, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-valmer-chancay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Valmer<\/a> and its incredible gardens, or the elegant Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Tours\/Chateau-de-Villandry\/i-9ZdhLCk\/0\/D8q4nQP3WZhRMH7pPRRcqGBqFZBrJ8mr7X6gfjWRG\/L\/chateau-villandry-panorama-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of Ch&#xE2;teau de Villandry\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gardens of Ch\u00e2teau de Villandry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access: Although some castles are accessible by bike or public transport, we recommend that you drive to the various sites (all of which have parking), especially if you want to do a combined tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of visit: Between 1h and 3h depending on the extent of the estates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties: The length of the walk on site and the stairs to access the floors of most castles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Times and prices: Times vary according to location, and prices range from \u20ac7 to \u20ac20, depending on the discounted rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Would you like to combine a visit to the Ch\u00e2teaux d'Amboise with one to Chenonceau? <\/strong><a 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Discover the art of living<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Restaurant-Les-Arpents\/i-GZdHzJp\/1\/FWZKB32GLmVpxdQGJjzXwJnrdwsbbzCKQj3cRpnRZ\/L\/restaurant-arpents-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner preview at Restaurant Les Arpents in Amboise\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dinner preview at Restaurant Les Arpents in Amboise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amboise is the perfect town for epicureans! The town will surprise you with its fine restaurants, featuring local produce. When it comes to wine, Amboise is in a class of its own, with a varied selection of nectars on the restaurant menu and numerous wine-tasting tours of the surrounding vineyards.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-excursions-road-tours-wine-loire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover all the tours available in our article on the Loire wine route.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-J4PFZNb\/0\/FSQvzM2v3TmhXCCnQcTdCcxT4Lf3Vk3VcfhmT8pMt\/L\/restaurant-amboise-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner preview at Restaurant Les Arpents in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best addresses, see our dedicated article very soon.<br\/>Explore the Ambacia Winery with an exhilarating guided tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Tours\/Caves-Duhard-Tour-and-Wine-Tasting-in-Amboise\/d5092-90752P3?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices and availability<\/a>.<br\/>And if you want to mix it up, what could be better than a ch\u00e2teaux tour punctuated by wine tastings?  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-pierre-des-corps-l1168\/depuis-amboise-chambord-chenonceau-dejeuner-en-option-t198052\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover this gourmet tour here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">DISCOVER <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Amboise<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to sleep in Amboise: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-amboise-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to eat in Amboise: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-amboise-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-royal-amboise-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Ch\u00e2teau d'Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-clos-luce-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-park-mini-chateaux-amboise\/\">Mini-cake park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles around Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Chateau-Amboise\/i-X3GNDhd\/4\/87a7d9c4\/S\/chateau_amboise-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Amboise\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Amboise: other ideas<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sculpture hunting<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're a fan of contemporary art, you'll be able to visit a number of sculptures hidden away in various corners of the city:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Tour d'or blanc, by Jean-Michel Othoniel<\/strong>: to be completed in 2021, this 14-meter-high tower with a pretty lantern in the colors of wine (red, ros\u00e9 and white) is a tribute to local winemakers. (More info on the artist's official website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.othoniel.fr\/fr\/studio\/commandes\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alexander Calder's Crinkly<\/strong> dates from 1969 and was installed in 2022 on the esplanade of Saint-Florentin church. (More info<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-amboise.fr\/88\/monuments-a-visiter.htm#c278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Ernst's fountain \"Aux cracheurs, aux dr\u00f4les, au g\u00e9nie\"<\/strong>: inaugurated in 1968 on the quays of Charles de Gaulle, it was listed as an historic monument in 1987. It is a tribute to freedom and to Da Vinci's genius. (More information on the Cnap website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnap.fr\/max-ernst-%C2%AB-aux-cracheurs-aux-droles-au-genie-%C2%BB-1967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sculpture by Italian artist Amleto Cataldi<\/strong>: depicting Leonardo da Vinci in the guise of an Antique God. You can admire it, enthroned in majesty at 10 Quai Fran\u00e7ois Tissard. For our part, we had fun shooting it from the back, as if contemplating Amboise's tranquility forever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-CNJJzR4\/0\/CFT4GXJzNvm8kGkmhRrshJ8hZccZ5tDDr5nWXgRMw\/L\/statue-leonard-de-vinci-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview Italian artist Amleto Cataldi's sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci at Amboise\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leonardo da Vinci sculpture by Italian artist Amleto Cataldi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Pagode de Chanteloup<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're looking for something a little different, the Pagode de Chanteloup is a surprising 18th-century monument. At a height of 44 meters, the 149-mark climb offers panoramic views over the Loire Valley.  <br\/>Built in 1775 by the Duc de Choiseul, it is the last vestige of a palace that has now disappeared. His style blends Chinese and neoclassical influences. And all around, in the 14-hectare park, you can enjoy a Chinese garden, ancient games and boat rides.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pagode-chanteloup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><br\/>See the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pagode-chanteloup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2979cf26\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png\" alt=\"loire plane\" class=\"wp-image-9426\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It's time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family activities in Amboise  <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of Amboise's sites can be visited with your children, with a particular preference for the particularly didactic Clos Luc\u00e9, the sensory and immersive caves at Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard, not forgetting the really fun Mini Ch\u00e2teaux park! Also note that in July and August, the town of Amboise offers several performances of La Proph\u00e9tie d'Amboise, a breathtaking sound and light show! More information on the city's website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touraineloirevalley.com\/prophetie-amboise-spectacle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-SccNxDt\/0\/CJqQZMbgkhhTBkk8r5ZRD2RR5XdPPFQQK3sPcLGzR\/L\/chateau-gaillard-grotte-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Animation preview at Ch&#xE2;teau Gaillard in Amboise\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A glimpse of the olfactory grotto at Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard in Amboise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you're looking to surprise your children, we'd advise you to do just that:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aquarium de Touraine<\/strong> (11min from Amboise): Ideal for an entertaining and instructive day out! The aquarium offers a fascinating plunge into the wonders of the underwater world, with a wide variety of species on display, not forgetting the educational side! There are a number of ways to understand marine ecosystems and conservation issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-aquarium-touraine-amboise\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article<\/a>.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ch\u00e2teau d'Uss\u00e9<\/strong> (1h from Amboise): The estate is worth a visit for its dazzling gardens and sumptuous interiors, but above all because it conjures up the imaginary world of fairy tales! At the top of the dungeon, your children will be delighted to discover wax dolls recreating scenes from the fairytale \"Sleeping Beauty\". Read our full article, with photos and anecdotes, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-usse-castle-rigny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau d'Uss\u00e9 (from Sleeping Beauty)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need more inspiration for Loire Valley Ch\u00e2teaux to visit with children? <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Usse\/i-DTV5CxF\/1\/8jsXcf7k2TBCZv28kpDCQLPLmqsX53bvw5HNMrFK\/L\/chateau-usse-prince-charmant-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of Ch&#xE2;teau d'Uss&#xE9; near Amboise\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overview of the Sleeping Beauty tale staged at Ch\u00e2teau d'Uss\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Amboise when it rains<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amboise's three ch\u00e2teaux will keep you entertained even in the rain! The collections of the Mus\u00e9e - H\u00f4tel Morin, housed in a 16th-century mansion built by Pierre Morin, a wealthy merchant and treasurer to King Louis XII, are also very interesting. Last but not least, take a look at the town's churches, including the Eglise Saint-Florentin, listed as a Monument Historique since 1962, with its remarkable stained-glass windows by Max Ingrand (photo below)!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-Gp7bdqP\/0\/D2JnCPTKzk8ctNHJ8zNJQvtvTgML4nqz75zgDH2JS\/L\/vitraux-%20eglise-saint-florentin-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the Eglise Saint-Florentin in Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions around Amboise<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the Ch\u00e2teaux of the Loire<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list of Ch\u00e2teaux de la Loire is long<a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(read more in our article<\/a>!), and each site offers a unique experience, reflecting the region's architectural and historical diversity. The choice is yours:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The spectacular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chambord-c262960\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chambord-coupe-file-p980056?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/a> and its Renaissance architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Romantic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-azay-le-rideau-c184075\/billets-pour-chateau-dazay-le-rideau-p974838?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Azay-le-Rideau<\/a> and s on the Indre waterside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The classic Cheverny: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/chateau-de-cheverny-l35281\/cheverny-le-chateau-du-17eme-siecle-de-la-vallee-de-la-loire-t641267\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">discover its richly furnished interiors on an exclusive new guided tour!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our excursions with visits to several castles departing from Amboise: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Tours\/Small-Group-Day-Tour-of-Loire-Valley-Chenonceau-and-Chambord-with-Wine-Tasting-from-Tours\/d5092-19170P15?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-HJQN35p\/1\/DknSqG9PqJVhw2N8579nXhNVP4z5NFgJgwJX7jSXS\/L\/chateau-chambord-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau de Chambord overview\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venture into the pretty surrounding villages<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're in the mood for a bucolic getaway, you're well advised to choose Amboise as your base, as it lies at the gateway to a number of delightful villages:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-chedigny-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chedigny<\/a>\n<\/strong> (30min by car): this village looks like a full-size garden, so full of flowers! It is the only village in France to have been awarded the \"remarkable garden\" label. If you can, visit the village when the 1,000 rose bushes are in bloom, so you can savor the visit with all your senses. And don't miss the priest's garden, with its vegetable garden, orchard and medicinal plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montr\u00e9sor <\/strong>(40 minutes by car): our favorite village! It's sure to charm you too, with its small castle, beautiful church, picturesque flower-filled lanes and lovely river running through it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need more inspiration?  <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article on the most beautiful Loire villages around the Ch\u00e2teaux.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Villages\/Village-Montr&#xE9;sor\/i-86tDvdg\/0\/CQbsmvL7VBQznwVjPKwqx6gtQJvswB3wLL7KZ3tsg\/L\/village_montresor-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the village of Montr&#xE9;sor\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overview of the village of Montr\u00e9sor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borrow the Loire by bike<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amboise is within easy reach of the legendary Loire \u00e0 V\u00e9lo cycle route.<br\/>Read our dedicated article for <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-cycling-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips on how to make the most of it!<\/a><br\/>If you're just looking for a day out, there are a number of signposted trails around the town and a number of bike rental companies in the center of town (see the town's website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amboise-valdeloire.com\/preparer-mon-sejour\/explorer\/la-loire-a-pied-et-a-velo\/location-velos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here)<\/a>.<br\/>We recommend this excursion, which includes a guided bike tour of Amboise, followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/blois-l134357\/au-depart-de-blois-journee-complete-de-visite-guidee-en-e-bike-a-chambord-t444178\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-fsHmTtd\/0\/HD4BKd84Gnq4tR4L4RZrJ6CkCnkpGc2H6qMqZf8v\/L\/bords-de-loire-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of the banks of the Loire at Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips for visiting Amboise<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Amboise?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of Amboise is located in the Indre-et-Loire department of France's Centre-Val de Loire region.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Tours: 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes and Nantes: 2h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orleans: 1h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Map-Amboise-Loire-Valley-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Map Amboise Loire Valley\" class=\"wp-image-7440\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map to locate Amboise in the Loire Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Amboise<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to Amboise, you can choose from the following options:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By car: the town is well served by several freeways: the A10 (between Paris and Bordeaux) and the A85 (between Nantes and Bourges).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By train: arriving either at the<strong> Tours-Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV<\/strong> station (8 trains a day between Tours and Paris for an average journey time of 1h10), then Amboise (14 trains a day and an 18-minute journey). Or a direct<strong> INTERCITES<\/strong> service from Paris gare d'Austerlitz to Amboise station in less than 2 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Amboise station to the town center, it's a 15-minute walk. <a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your train ticket<\/a> now!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-WjJdCxg\/0\/N67vvPZPB4zpfnkGzd93ST4RdmM85KXxqpGgC4Sj\/L\/gare-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of Amboise station\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking in Amboise<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several options for parking. There are numerous public parking lots in the city center, as well as paid street parking. Find out more about parking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-amboise.fr\/256\/stationner-en-ville.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat in Amboise<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amboise has a great range of restaurants, and we've tested a few for you:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurant Les Arpents<\/strong>: discover refined local cuisine, awarded the Bib Gourmand, with a fine selection of wines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant La Breche<\/strong>: for a top-flight gourmet meal served in a warm, bourgeois setting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more in our next article on the best restaurants in Amboise (coming soon).  <br\/>Want to taste Loire wines?  <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-wine-tastings-cellars-vineyards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover our selection of the 14 best tastings in the region!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-W3338DT\/0\/59rTZ7kPtNz2v6CvdkNmRx4k7w8kCMM6v9HSLpZg\/L\/restaurant-amboise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the appetizer at Restaurant La Breche in Amboise\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A glimpse of the mise en bouche at Restaurant La Breche in Amboise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amboise in winter<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a stay in Amboise during the winter season? This is a very good idea, as you'll avoid the summer crowds. Tourism is booming in the Loire Valley, especially in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amboise and its surroundings offer a wealth of tourist attractions, even in the depths of winter. With its castles, numerous wine cellars and other sites in the area, you won't have time to get bored! All these indoor activities will help you get out of the cold. Just remember to check the opening hours of the venue beforehand.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Amboise\/n-f2x5VR\/Ville\/i-SrHsCqJ\/0\/RNvWwgPv5WkWfT4v5h8k6Dkrtr5w7gK7ngmksQjX\/L\/centre-ville-amboise-19-L.jpg\" alt=\"A glimpse of the Ch&#xE2;teau Royal d'Amboise lit up at night\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An illuminated view of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal d'Amboise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-B8wzgnf\/0\/0c8c0706\/L\/chateau-chenonceau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/que-faire-angers-visiter\/\">Things to do in Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/flight-hot-air-balloon-castles-loire-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot-air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/General\/i-DrhL7mp\/0\/bb0d2dae\/L\/vue-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villes-Loire\/i-L5mq7xV\/0\/207cbe42\/L\/nantes-villes-elephant-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\">All our tips (coming soon)<strong>  <strong>  <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div 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