Château d'Amboise
The Château d'Amboise is a château in Amboise, in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Loire Valley in France. Confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century, it became a favoured royal residence and was extensively rebuilt. King Charles VIII died at the château in 1498 after hitting his head on a door lintel. The château fell into decline from the second half of the 16th century and the majority of the interior buildings were later demolished, but some survived and have been restored, along with the outer defensive circuit of towers and walls. It has been recognised as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840.
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Key facts
- Listed as
- classified historical monument (1840)
- Style
- International Gothic
- Location
- Amboise
- Official website
- www.chateau-amboise.com
On your route
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Nearby
- château de Chenonceau, 11.7 km away
- château de Blois, 32.2 km away
- château du Clos Lucé, 0.6 km away
- château de Loches, 32.1 km away
- château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, 16.4 km away
- château de Troussay, 34.1 km away
- château de Beauregard, 32.9 km away
- basilique Saint-Martin de Tours, 22.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to see near Château d'Amboise?
- Nearby: château de Chenonceau (11.7 km), château de Blois (32.2 km), château du Clos Lucé (0.6 km), château de Loches (32.1 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
- How do I buy tickets for Château d'Amboise?
- Tickets for Château d'Amboise are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
- Is Château d'Amboise a protected monument?
- Yes: classified historical monument (1840) (source: Wikidata).
Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Château d'Amboise” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.