Chateau de Amboise

15th century1434France

CountryFrance

RegionLoire Valley

Period15th century

Year Built1434

About Chateau de Amboise

Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the chapel here. Charles VIII died after hitting his head on a door lintel. A favorite residence of the French kings. overlooks the Loire River from a rocky spur.

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