This was a great chateau and was the perfect place to start our day. Check out the chapel (it was once connected to the chateau, but is no longer joined) to see da Vinci's "grave", as well as some of his works of genius on the grounds. Da Vinci lived at the chateau for a time, so as a sort of payment, he often gave many of his inventions and paintings to the King and his family (this is partially how France and the Louvre came to possess The Mona Lisa ). Be careful if you have problems walking or climbing. Several people we were with were not able to make it up to the chateau (the climb was a bit steep and the cobblestones were tough, so wheelchairs, strollers, etc. would not really be an option).

In my opinion, the nicest town in the Loire Valley, with a chateau worth seeing, an enjoyable main avenue with shops and cafes, as well as Leonardo da Vinci's house (now a museum) and tomb (inside the chateau's grounds). Also a good base for visiting the wider area given its central location on the river.

Visit this site! Beautiful,peaceful town on the river and this is supposedly the site where the great artist Leonardo da Vinci is buried. (not in Italy!) Francois premier, the French king, asked Leonardo to remain in France during the latter years of Leonardo's life.

The Chateau d'Amboise is located right by the Loire. You have a great view of it from the opposite side of the river. Underneath there are caves where they occasionally have wine tasting.

The place where king François the First used to live. Leonardo da vinci lived there as well, and has died there..in 1519.