Amboise

Amboise Travel Guide (Loire Valley, France)

The small town of Amboise is one of the charming small towns of France that make for a perfect stay when one wants to discover a region. Here, the Loire Valley castles are just a stone's throw away, Amboise being home to a remarkable Chateau. The mighty fortress was a residence for some of the most famous Kings of France such as Louis XI, Charles VIII and François 1er.

Not far from Amboise, one can find the Chateau de Clos Luce where Leonardo da Vinci spent the final years of his life. Our small group private day tours include the visit to famous Loire Valley Chateaux such as Azay le Rideau or Château de Villandry and our local guides will be happy to share their knowledge with you.

Other highly recommended option during your stay in Amboise is a loire valley day private tour to the Loire Valley wine region that is located close to Amboise. Discover some delicious reds and whites produced in the Touraine wine region of France. We will organise all the visits and wine tasting sessions and your tour guide will explain the specificities of the Loire Wines.

If you are looking to take a tour from Paris then don't hesitate to contact us and we will come and pick you up directly at the train station. Occasionally, we also include some great bike tour options that depart from the centrally located tourist office in Amboise and that include great bike trails and stops in local wineries such as Cave Duhard.