Château d’Amboise

The Château d'Amboise is a historic castle located in Amboise, France, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Situated on the banks of the Loire River, it is one of many castles in the Loire Valley. The current château evolved from a stone keep built in the 11th century by Fulk III Nerra. It became a favored royal residence from the mid-15th to the 17th century, with Charles VIII notably bringing Italian artists to enhance its beauty. The château also witnessed significant historical events, including the exposure of the Conspiracy of Amboise in 1560 and later served as a prison. Nearby is Le Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci died.1