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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Château Royal d'Amboise

Amboise, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 93 2026
Château Royal d'Amboise

A royal castle on a rocky promontory above the Loire, overlooking the town of Amboise and the river from its terraces. Inside are furnished period rooms and history panels, while the grounds hold gardens and the chapel with Leonardo da Vinci's tomb.

Highlights

  • Saint-Hubert chapel
  • Leonardo da Vinci's tomb
  • Terraced gardens above Loire

Good to know

  • Histopad tablet included in entrance fee
  • Guided tours available
  • Dogs allowed only in the gardens

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