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This town, home to da Vinci in his later years, still shows an Italian Renaissance influences with its royal castle and gardens.

Amboise is a commune in central France. It lies on the banks of the Loire River, east of Tours. Today a small market town, it was once home of the French royal court. The town of Amboise is also only about 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the historic Chateau de Chenonceau, situated on the Cher River near the small village of Chenonceaux. The city is famous for the Clos Luce manor house where Leonardo da Vinci lived (and ultimately died) at the invitation of King Francis I of France, whose Chateau d'Amboise, which dominates the town, is located just 500 m (1,640 feet) away. The narrow streets contain some good examples of timbered housing.

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Amboise, France

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This town, home to da Vinci in his later years, still shows an Italian Renaissance influences with its royal castle and gardens.
Historic Center, Amboise

Amboise by Henk Bekker

Take time to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere of Amboise by strolling through its historic center.
Amboise Castle

Le Château d'Amboise by Jean-Claude MOUTON

This castle is among the first royal residences in France that was built in the Italianate architectural style.
Clos Luce Castle, Amboise

Le Château du Clos Lucé à Amboise by Jean-Claude MOUTON

Leonardo da Vinci's presence lives on at this chateau where he worked and died, some of his fabulous inventions still remain as a museum.
The Clock Tower, Amboise

Amboise by Lars Kristian Flem

This 15C tower is located on a bustling pedestrian street lined with shops and cafes.
Town Hall Museum, Amboise

Hotel de Ville, Amboise (Morin Hotel) by Elliott Brown

Retrace the rich history of Amboise in this museum.

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