2Château d’Amboise – A Royal Residence with Leonardo’s Touch
Overlooking the Loire River, Château d’Amboise was once the favored royal residence of French kings, particularly during the reign of King Charles VIII and Francis I. It is here that Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years, and his tomb is located in the chapel of the château. Amboise offers sweeping views of the Loire Valley, and its beautifully preserved interiors, including royal chambers and historic tapestries, provide a deep sense of France’s royal past. The Italian influence is palpable, blending Renaissance elegance with French tradition.
