The Amboise castle overlooks the Loire river. It was originally a medieval castle but it was rebuilt in the late 15th century as a Renaissance palace for the…
Passage leading to the castle.
Passage below and across the castle.
The castle is built on a rock overlooking both the Loire river and the town of Amboise.
The Saint Hubert chapel was built for Kings Louis XI and Charles VIII at the end of the 15th century.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
The steeple's decorations are reminders of hunting, a key royal pastime.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Most of the sculptures are from the 15th century, however, the scene with Charles VIII and queen Anne de Bretagne are 19th century additions.
Leonardo da Vinci died in Amboise on May 2, 1519. He was first buried in a church in the castle, but the church was destroyed in 1807 and his remains were then…
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
Saint Hubert chapel.
