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Castle Amboise (Château d'Amsboise) is located in the Loire Valley, 25 km from the tour. Over the time of the Middle Ages, only the walls are surrounded by the structure. His story began in the days of the Celts. The area was considered strategically important. In the Gallo-Romanesque era, the coast was reinforced here and built the first bridge. In the middle of the X century, construction unfolded, and then the plan [...]
Located in the Loire Valley, 25 km from Tour. Over the time of the Middle Ages, only the walls are surrounded by the structure. His story began in the days of the Celts. The area was considered strategically important. In the Gallo-Romanesque era, the coast was reinforced here and built the first bridge. In the middle of the X century, construction unfolded, and then the fortress plan was formed.
The first owner of the fortress became a graph Fulk Nerra. He erected Donjon - a central fortified tower with internal residents. Then the history of the castle began. From the beginning of the XII and to the middle of the XV centuries. All the fortresses of these places were in the power of the family Amboaz - influential feudalists. One member of this family participated in an anti-state plot. In 1430, the castle was confiscated, he switched to state ownership.
Beautiful castle ambuaz liked Karl VII And the king turned it into his residence. His son was very tied to this palace - Karl VIII.. Especially for the heir to the throne between the guard towers, a separate building was built. During the years of his reign (and Karl VIII came to power in 1483), he seriously engaged in the reconstruction of Amboise. Above the restructuring of the castle worked around the clock - at night worked at the light of torches, in the winter the workers heated cold stones to process them.
At that time it was built chapel Saint-Hubert (Chapel Saint-Hubert) with patterns similar to stone lace; created wing Charles VIII.; Two towers are erected - Gurto and Franciscantsev. Near the castle was broken by a magnificent park. The garden with fountains and floral parquets created a gardener Pachello de Merkolkyan on the upper terrace of the palace.
The young king was fond of Italian culture. He invited to complete the work of the Italians architects: JOKONDO AND DOMENICO YES CORTON. They were the first to bring the Renaissance culture to the territory of France, although the Gothic elements prevailed in the architecture of the castle of Amboaz. The famous Flemish artists contributed to the inner decoration of the castle. Tapestries for rooms were delivered from Flanders, carpets from Turkey, drapery from Damascus. Pictures, furniture, luxurious dishes were taken.
Karl VIII died in the castle of Amboise. For some testimonies, he died, having hit his head very much about low priest. He was only 28 years old. Louis XII. - His successor - continued to landscaping the palace, but the real glory of the castle of Amboise brought his son - Francis I.. King Franciscom I was considered a recognized as a patron saint of arts and science. He gathered famous creators and scientists in France. At his invitation came Benvenuto Chellin And the Great Leonardo da Vinci.
The latter settled in 1515 near the Royal Castle, in the estate of Clo-Lucé (Château du Clos Lucé). Master brought from Italy several unfinished works, among them was "Mona Lisa". In Clo-Lose, he ended the work on the paintings, the last three years of his life passed here. The castle of Amboise was connected to the estate of Leonardo da Vinci by a secret underground move. Francis I loved talking with a great master of art and about life. Yes Vinci died in May 1519. I buried him in Amboise, in the walls of the temple of St. Florentine. The remains of the genius were disturbed during the French Revolution. The rebels destroyed the church, and the grave of the Great Masters opened and desecrated. Now on the territory of the chapel of the Holy Gubra in Amboise there is a memorial plaque dedicated to Leonardo.
Francis I died and settled in the castle Heinrich II. And his wife - influential Ekaterina Medici. With Henrich II, some work was held on the construction of the palace. The eastern wing was rebuilt into Italian manner. The area of \u200b\u200bthe entire castle was then about five times more than today.
Starting with the reign Heinrich IIIThe monarchs came to Amboise more and less. Louis XIII gave a brother's residence - Gaston; With Louis XV, she moved into the hands of Minister Shoisel.
During the years of the French revolution, a significant part of the castle was destroyed. The barracks were arranged here and even equipped a buttonible factory. The royal treasures ruthlessly cleared. To stop this process, the surviving parts of the castle were transferred to the third republic to the ownership of the Orleans. Much made to restore the castle Amboise is widowing duchess Orleanskaya. She revived the castle and restored his land. Future French king - Louis Philipp After the death of his mother acquired 46 houses in the vicinity of the castle. He wanted to demolish the building, free the place in front of the ambias and gain access to its basement.
Since 1974, the castle of Amboise was transmitted foundation Louis Saint. He led by this Foundation Highness - Count Paris. After World War II, intensive restoration work began, they continue now. In excellent condition, internal gardens are supported. The castle is recognized as an outstanding monument of French history and architecture. Amboise is included in the UNESCO list.
For visitors, excursions are held, traveling to the dungeons of the castle. This show is considered Night Walks "under the Starry Sky". Especially for these walks, designer Yukijung has developed a light show with video and audio effects and a laser projection.
Castle Amboise (Château d'AMBOISE)
Montée Abdel-Kader 37403 AMBOISE, FRANCE
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Finally, we saw the legendary river Loire. She opened our gaze along with the residence of the French kings by the Amboise Castle, entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List. Loire is the longest and most famous French rivers, who did not hear about the castles of Loire? I always thought that Loire flows into the Mediterranean Sea, I turned out to be mistaken. The castle Amboaz River is rather small, in the Middle Ages in front of the castle there was a strategically important trip over Loire, more precisely, the castle was originally built to control this brod.
View from the walls of the castle on Loire, instead of the bridge now built
We drove up to the walls of the castle and parked the car in a paid parking. Parking on the principle is first paying, then put a check under the glass. Visit is worth an adult - 10,5 €, student - 9 €, a child from 7 to 18 years old - 7.2 €. The booklet in Russian is attached to the ticket, there is no audio guide in Russian. The castle has a good site, there you can learn information about visits with excursions.
Directly opposite the parking lot is located a very picturesque wine cellar, cut down in a rock, on which the castle stands. There are ancient tools used in winemaking, you can taste wine and only then buy. Wine, at your request, pack in a gift box, I recommend how to purchase a gift. Children pour juice.
The first thing that your gaze falls at the entrance to the castle goal there will be a very pretty chapel of the Holy Governor.
Chapel of St. Gubert (Juber)
This building dedicated to the Holy Governor was built in 1493 in the style of Flaming Gothic on the foundation of an ancient oratorio. This chapel, intended for private use by monks. She is known that it is the remains of Leonardo da Vinci, who graduated from the estate of Clo-Lyus near Ambuhaz on May 2, 1519 in the hands of the French king of Francis I for 75 years.
In fact, initially the great Leonardo was buried in the Church of St. Florentina, now there is no existing, there is now a monument to the Grand Italian genius (see photo below). The church and burial were completely destroyed and ruined during the revolution. And in the chapel of St. The governor of the bones were postponed in 1869, while it is impossible to guarantee that it is precisely his remains. Since the bones of the general grave chose at random.
Bust Leonardo da Vinci in the garden of the castle Amboaz, in place where the chapel of St. Flora 
Leonardo da Vinci grave in the chapel of St. Gubente 
Interiors of the castle of Amboise
At the entrance to the castle there are integer three security halls - the guard hall, the inner courtyard of the guard and the hall of the noble guard, these rooms are decorated with old armor and weapons.
The meeting room was renovated in the nineteenth century. The fireplace of the meeting room symbolizes the accession in the France of the Duchy Brittany, which happened as a result of the marriage between the King of France Karl Viii and Anna, the Duchess Breton.
King Carl VIII suddenly died in this castle at the age of 28 from the concussion, which he got knocking on the soda during the game of the ball, such a stupid death, the king participated in many hostilities, and died due to an injury received during the game .
Anna became the wife of the next French king Louis XII, according to the terms of the marriage contract, which provided such a marriage, if only Duchy did not come out of the Kingdom of France.
In the Hall of Vinorperpia, the dining room furniture, tapestry raves on the walls. Drinks in this room broke a separate person, he called Eshanson.
Hall Vinolrypia. Tapestry 17th century 
Hall Vinolrypia. Tapestries of the 17th century In the castle, the overtaking of Heinrich II was preserved, her husband is familiar to us on the novels of Duma Ekaterina Medici. The bedroom of the most famous poisongean was above the crowd of the king, and Florenty ordered to make a hole in the ceiling between the floors, in order to peel on her husband and his favorite. King Heinrich II also suffered a stupid death, he was inadvertently killed in the tournament. After the death of the monarch, the Queen mother of Ekaterina Medici lived in the castle together with the heirs of the French throne and performed the responsibilities of the regent.
At the time of the wars between the Catholics and Huguenotes in the castle, about 1,500 Huguenots were executed, after this crime castle began to decline.
The rest of Heinrich second in the castle of Amboise 
Parade portrait of Louis-Filipppa - King of France in the castle of Amboise 
Garden Castle Amboise
It was in Amboise that the first regular garden in France was broken. This happened due to wars with the dukes of Italy, under the leadership of Karl VIII. From his Italian campaigns, the king brought a gardener who arranged the garden of the castle
Rennaman Garden Castle, to each bush connected pipe for watering Duke Omalsky (1822-1897), 5th Son Louis Philippe, played a decisive role in the colonization of Algeria, whose governor he became. He met there with the resistance of the local tribes led by Emir ABD al-Cadir. As a result of the victory, the Duke of Plenilly Plenil, said Emir and settled him in the castle of Amboise, the prisoners of Algerians spent in the castle of as many as 4 years, so the Arab cemetery appeared there.
Arab cemetery, on the territory of the Garden of the castle Amboise Why traveling in France, tourists need to visit the Royal Castle Amboaz rising above the waters?
First, in this first, built in the style of Renaissance by the French castle, the most interesting and important events related to the difficult life of the French kings took place.
Secondly, the majestic castle is located next to the old, very nice, and the cozy town of Amboaz, which is famous for the beautiful cuisine, and from the walls of the castle, there are stunning panoramas, both on the town itself and on the calm and picturesque River Loire.
And, thirdly, the castle is interesting because he spent the last years of his life and was buried the great Leonardo da Vinci. This architectural monument of the Renaissance is made to World Heritage Lists and is listed in UNESCO as Object No. 933.
Historical Facts, Myths and Legends Castle Amboise
The innermost moments in the fate of the French kings, the historical events that took place in France in the Renaissance Epoch, the backstage intrigues and the daily life of the courtyard took place within the walls of this castle.
Even in the Gallo-Roman era above the Lairo in the valley of the river, fortifications were built, which is not surprising, since important military and trading paths converged here. In the middle of the tenth century, the trapezoidal plan of a powerful fortress strengthened with formidable towers, and the castle became an excellent defensive structure on the lands of Anzhui counts. When, in 1234, Philip II missed the castle from the dukes of Anzhui in 1234, the powerful fortress passed into the possession of the dukes of the ambuppies, which constantly, with constant cruelty, competed together for the place under the sun in the walls of Amboise. The king decided not to bring the case to a dramatic junction and selected a powerful castle from the dukes, picking it to the ownership of the Royal House. During the reign of Karl VII, the castle became the royal residence.
Louis XI paid a lot of attention to the defensive power of the castle, fully upgrading the old fortress. In 1469, in the walls of Amboise, the Order of St. Michael and the Grand Ceremony of bringing an oath of high messies to live on the unshakable laws of church and the church entered the Annals of the Kingdom. Exactly one year after a high meeting in the walls of Amboise Queen of France Charlotte Savoyskaya gave birth to Karl VIII and the young Dofe, having reached the age of thirteen, met charming Margarita Austrian, which he was keen on wives, but, pursuing political goals, he had to make marriage with Anna Breton. This maritime union united Brittany with the French kingdom.
Becoming the king, Karl was obsessed with the ideas of household comfort and settling in Amboise, he not only brought representatives of creative professions to the castle, but also decorated the walls of the castle with paintings of famous Italian and French artists. The garden on the upper terrace of the efforts of Gardener Maskyano was decorated with fountains and flower parquets. The castle turned into a magnificent palace, unfortunately, did not achieve perfection in its arrangement, because Karl VIII, following the game on the ball, hit his head about low pod and a few hours later died.
In 1500, the salted life of the castle Amboise reiterated when the King Francis I turned him into place for balls, tournaments, peters and masquerades. And in 1516, by recalling the king's invitation, he came to the castle and settled in him Leonardo da Vinci.
Ekaterina Medici and Heinrich II elected an ancient castle to the place where their children should be brought up.
The French revolution brought serious damage to the decoration and walls of the castle of Amboaz, fortunately, in 1872 the third republic prevented the creation of cultural treasures and passed the part of the castle of the Orleans home in the bora of revolutionary events. Today, behind the safety of the castle, Amboaz is watching the Foundation of St. Louis.
What to see
The era of the revival is harmoniously combined in the architecture of the castle with the traditions of the Middle Ages - this is an amazing style of the flaming Gothic. Going into a powerful fortress, climbing along the ramp, tourists fall on the terrace fortified by the wall, with which an unimaginable view of the town and the Loire Valley opens. Here you can immediately go and inspect the Saint-Jumber Chapel, decorated with sculptural compositions. In the walls of the chapel, the ashes of the great Leonardo da Vinci, who deceased in the walls of the castle in 1519.
Interior
Having in love with the beautiful panorama, tourists go inside the castle of Amboaz, and the first hall that they will see is, of course, the guard hall, which decorates the gothic chest, decorated with a buffet thread and benches. In the hall of the noble security, the Milan armor can be inspecting, on which, as was customary in the XVI century, there are many jewelry and coat of arms.
Hall of drummers is associated with royal musicians who once played music on the stands. The hall is decorated with Flemish carpets created in the XVI century.
The meeting room with gothic vaults is decorated with lotus colors and ermine tails - attributes of France and Brittany. Tourists will be interested in looking at the portrait of the son of France, Louis XIII, and King Henry IV.
Eshanson's hall, that is, the minister, the duties of which was to serve drinks to the king, is interesting to carved furniture and tapestries Obusson.
In the spirit of the Italian Renaissance decorated the bedroom of Heinrich II. There is a huge bed decorated with four columns and many skillfully made furniture.
Francois I bedroom accommodates furniture of different styles, especially interesting made of red-made narrow table with drawers and chairs with carved openwork crossbars.
The Music Salon is the Piano "Erar", a secret and a table with chairs. Here you can see portraits of the royal family members.
Cost of excursions and opening hours
Interestingly, from June to the end of summer in the castle, visitors seemed to visitors, which is dedicated to the life of the courtyard during the reign of Francis I.
From April to August, the castle of Amboaz works without days off from nine in the morning to seven in the evening, in winter, the inspection of the inner premises ends in half the sixth. December 25 and January 1, the castle for visits is closed. The cost of the ticket is 10 euros, the student has a discount - 8.50 euros, and the entrance ticket for children under the age of fourteen years will cost 6.50 euros. For an additional fee, you can acquire an audio guide in Russian.
How to get to the castle ambuaz
If you get on a car from Paris, you need to move along the A10 highway, making the Ambrosis Congress, 15 km along the D31 highway, then on the highway N152.
If you get by train from Paris, then from the train station of Austerlitz trains go to Amboise five times a day. The journey will take three hours, and the ticket will cost 28 euros.
Located on the shore of Loire Castle Amboise (Chateau d'Amsboise) is located in a small town with a similar name in the Endre and Loir Department. Former royal residence in 2000 declared UNESCO in the property of all mankind.
Castle Tour
The castle of Amboise was erected at the end of IX in the father of Count Anjou Fulka I of Red Inghelger. The task of its garrison was the protection of an important fusion through Loire and the protection of the Eastern Crossing of the county. In the medieval period from the XII century. The lock for a long time belonged to the Ambuaz family. In the 1430s, the owner of the castle Louis D'Samboaz, accused of treason, was sentenced to death, and confiscated castle became the property of the royal family of Louis XI.
In 1492, on the command of Karl VIII, grandiose construction begins in the old castle. To develop a project and monitor the construction of the castle in the new architectural style of the Renaissance to help the French architects R. Desis, K. Biara, were invited to the masters from Italy D. Ya Korton and Fra Jokondo. At the beginning of the XVI century. The castle of Amboise became one of Francis's favorite suburban residences. After his death, Heinrich II courtyard and Catherine Medici were held in the same palace.
In 1560, a young king of Francis II was hiding in the castle from the conspirators. In the spring of 1563, there was a contract between Prince Konde and Catherine Medici, designed to put an end to the first religious war.
The kings of the bourbon dynasty soon after the renovation of the rebellion has lost interest in the castle. Louis XIII presented the castle to his brother Gaston Orleans, with Louis XIV he became the place of conclusion M. Fouco and Duke Lozen. His successor King Louis XV again lost the castle to his minister Shiazel.
At the time of the French revolution of the end of the XVIII century. Part of the castle Amboise was destroyed by the rebel people. In 1840, to prevent further destruction, he was recognized as a monument of history and culture. In the middle of the XIX century. The castle becomes a place of political reference. In 1848-1852, a captive leader of the Anti-Mansian movement in Algeria Emir Abd al-Cadir lived in the castle.
In 1872, the Government of the Third Republic decided to transfer the castle of the family of the Orleans Duke. Since 1970, he is managed by the Foundation of the Holy Louis head challenged to the French throne of His High Graph Paris.
Architectural ensemble
From once extensive royal possessions in Amboise to date, only a few buildings have been preserved. The architecture of the main casing of the lock refers to the transitional period. His wing of Karl VIII was built in 1492-1498 in the Gothic style, and the located perpendicular to it The Wing of Louis XII was erected at the beginning of the XVI in the style of Renaissance.
His volume from opposite sides adjoin ascetic strict towers. Tower Harson is attached to the castle in the XV century. Having descended into underground labyrinths, his visitors will see the gloomy chamsaws, the wine warehouses of the castle and from there will rise to the Tower of Franciscans. From the top of the MINARIT Tower, an impressive panorama on the castle and the nearest surroundings opens. 
In the interiors of the castle, an old furnishings and the decor of most preserved gothic and renaissance fireplaces are remembered. The largest castle room is the boardroom, decorated with monograms and coat of arms A. De Breton, Karl VIII and portraits of kings. During an excursion around the castle, tourists will see the rest of Henry II, the decoration of the halls of drummers and lilies, apartments in the Emperor Louis-Philippope.
Chapel of St. The province built in the style of gothic near the castle in 1491-1496. Above the entrance in the small temple is a bas-relief with images of scenes hunting St. Gubente. In Timpan, a chapel is another remote relief work of art with Figures A. De Breton and Karl VIII. Stained glass windows with scenes from the biography of Louis Saint Louis are installed in the temple in the XIX century. Its most significant attraction is the grave of the ingenious Italian Leonardo da Vinci.
The garden at the walls of the castle appeared at the end of the XV century. Thanks to the efforts of invited by Karl VIII of the Italian gardener P. de Mercallyano. The garden is located on the top terrace. Its main decoration for a long time there are large flower beds on parquets and several fountains.
How to get
Address: Chateau d'Amboise, AMBOISETelephone: +33 2 47 57 00 98
Website: www.chateau-amboise.com/
Working hours: 9:00-18:00
Ticket price
- Adult: 11.50 €
- Preferential: 9.90 €
- Children: 7.70 €
How to get
By trainbefore the railway station AMBOISE, BD GAMBETTA, 800 meters from the city center.
From Paris: from the train station, Austerlitz train 5 times a day. Time on the way 3 hours, the cost of the ticket is 28 euros.
Blois: 15 times a day, 20 minutes, 6.5 euros.
From the tour: 15 times a day, 20 minutes, 6 euros.
By busquai du General de Gaulle stops, parking at a tourist office. Bus number 10 Sat, Ring Route, July-September 8 times a day. Tour (Tours): 40 minutes, 3 euros. Shenonso (Chenonceaux) 35 minutes, 1.3 euros.
By car: On the highway N152.
City landmarks
The old town and the castle stand on the southern shore of Loire, and the railway station - on the north. From the station to the castle, you can go through Rue Jules Ferry and then on the GENERAL LECLERC bridge. The island in the middle of Loire is called Gold (Ile D "OR). The bridge ends on the Sea of \u200b\u200bGeneral de Gaulle. Tourist office and bus station below the river. Entrance to the castle with Michel Debre Square, which is often referred to as Castle's Square (Place du Chateau).
On the pedestrian street Rue Nationale, going to the west of PL. Michel Debre, sell souvenirs. South from her, Rue Victor Hugo, followed by which you can get (300 m) in Clo-Luce Castle, where Leonardo da Vinci lived.
Tourist office
Quai General De Gaulle, in the pavilion opposite the house number 7.
Tel. 02 47 57 09 28, Fax 02 47 57 14 35
Website
How does it work: From November to Easter Mon.-sb. 9.00-12.30 and 14.00-18.30; The rest of the time and in the sun. 10.00-12.00.
You can take an Amboise map and a neighborhood map.
The main sights of the city are royal castle Amboaz from the chapel of St. Juber, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried, and klo-Lose MansionWhere Leonardo da Vinci lived the last years of his life. In the park, in the estate, it is interesting to children: there are many existing models of Leonard technical inventions almost in full size - tank, bridge, pump, boats, etc. (photo). But if you plan to visit him (and from the castle of Amboaz to Clo-Lyus to go about half an hour), then on the way, pay attention to the left side of the Rue Victor Hugo: the streets are visible to the "second line". housing trogloditites. Everyone go past, not even suspecting their existence - meanwhile, they are very curious and picturesque.
And also: look in the famous confectionery Bigot Coffeeon the area of \u200b\u200bMichel Debre (at the foot of the castle), in which there was a bunch of celebrities from all over the world - excellent coffee (one and a half euros for coffee-chapters, in which 3 cups are placed) and gorgeous handmade candy molding!
On the island Saint-Jean, or ILE D "OR, where leads the bridge over Loire, a park with beaches, a swimming pool and playgrounds. It overlooks the city and castle. Here it costs saint-Jean(Eglise st.jean, beginning of the XIII century). Along the embankment, houses XI, XIII and XVI centuries were preserved., Among which the town hall (1505). IN Museum of the Town Hall(Musee de L "Hotel de Ville) can be found with the documents on the history of the city, the collection of works of art, part of which Leonardo da Vinci is dedicated to, as well as with the meeting of furniture and Ourusonian tapestries. Open from July 1 to September 30, 10.00-12.30 and 14.00 18.00, closed on Saturdays.
Having passed on PL. Michel Debre on Rue Nationale and PORTE DE L "HORLOGE (XV C.), you can walk to saint-Denis Churches(Eglise St Denis), an excellent sample of rare Angeuven style XII century. The church arose in the XII century. And rebuilt for three centuries. The remarkable part of the temple is high nave. In the relief compositions of the plot capitals are the martyrdom of various saints, the beating of infants, the wonderful catch of fish, etc. It is characteristic that there are both images generated by medieval mythology: fantastic animals, sirens, exotic plants. In the sclepe there is a marble statue "Drilling" (XVI century)
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