Royal Castle of Amboise

Official Account of the Royal Castle of Amboise.

Heart of the royal power in the Renaissance, this castle was a place to live and stay for all the Valois and Bourbon kings.

It was the stage for numerous political events in the kingdom : births, christenings, aristocratic marriages, conspiracies and peace treaties.

This formidable fortress ensured the royal family’s safety. In the absence of the royal couple, it provided a « kindergarten » for French kings : Charles VIII was born here, François 1er, his sister Marguerite d’Angoulême and the children of Henri II and Catherine de Medici were raised here.

Prices:

• Adults: 10.70€
• Students: 9.20€
• Children (7-18 years old): 7.20€

Open daily (except for the 1st of january and the 25th december)

• From 02 to 31 January: 9am to 12.30pm and from 14pm to 16.45pm
• From 01 to 28 February: from 9am to 12.30pm and from 13.30pm to 17pm
• From 01 to 31 March: 9am to 17.30pm (non-stop)
• From 01 April to 30 June: 9am to 18.30pm (non-stop)
• From 01 July to 31 August: 9am to 19pm (non-stop)
• From 01 September to November 01: 9am to 18pm (non-stop)
• From 02 to 15 November: 9am to 17.30pm (non-stop)
• From 16 November to 31 December: 9am to 12.30pm and from 14pm to 16.45pm