Visiting there gave us an opportunity to make a close encounter with the genius mind of Leonardo da Vinci. The spent his final days here. These is a display of his artwork and scientific understanding. The Chateau is an architectural marvel by itself and the garden is huge.

A must do when in the area especially if you have kids. We took the guided tour and it was excellent as the guide showed us details that we wouldn’t have noticed without him and of course he told us many nice to know stories about Da Vinci and his work. We then stayed at the garden and the kids got to see and play with a representation of some of Da Vinci’s work. I would recommend checking the guided tour timing to plan your visit accordingly. The Clos de Lucé castle is close to Chenonceau and we visited both castles on the same day.

Very informative. Parking is plentiful some free parking. For entrance you pay in two tiers garden or with garden house and gallery. The other interactive gallery is fantastic. Hit or Miss, definely hit. As a plus nice cafes food places in area nearby.

When making a visit to Amboise and liking the vibrant atmosphere in the centre, we decided to walk around and go till the last place Leonardo da Vinci lived. It is a nice stroll through a quiet, nice street from the centre. I loved the place and how it has been organized. Even with big groups of school children inside and outside, we be er had the feeling we never had the feeling that it got in the way if our visit. The building and garden are beautiful and very interesting to walk through, see the rooms and ideas, tools, inventions Leonardo da Vinci made. The big garden has his ideas turned into big, real tools too. It was great, beautiful and interesting. I loved the place.

Interesting and beautiful chateau and gardens. Last home of Leonardo Da Vinci, and the place of his death. Interesting exhibits of his inventions, lots of which have been built by modern engineers and are on display.

It's at this Chateau where Leonardo DaVinci lives out his remaining days and eventually died here. He was invited to live here to continue his research by King Francis I. It is a great opportunity to walk through the Chateau along the same halls and into the same rooms that he lived and worked in.

The owners have done an excellent job bringing the ideas of da Vinci to life here! This historic chateau was his final dwelling. His living quarters and Studio are displayed along with an intriguing display of his inventions. A really interesting museum and park!

An absolute must see!!. Wonderful inside and out. Some very interesting Leonardo pieces to see and so well presented. Even the pleasant gardens have large models of some of the great man's marvellous inventions, which brings the whole thing to life for young and old alike. Do try to avoid visiting at the same time as school parties, of which there were several the day we visited. They tend to be quite noisy and EVERYWHERE, making actually looking and taking it all in quite a challenge. Perhaps late aftenoon? We went mid-morning. Nonetheless, I would thoroughly recommend going.

Where Leonardo da Vinci finished his life under the protection of Francois Ier. Worth the visit. You can see many models of Leonardo’s inventions. It is stunning how this man was a visionary in many areas ranging from science to art. You can spend a whole day to make the full tour of this site.

I went there as a kid and loved it. I always loved old dwellings but this one in particular stayed vivid in my memory and I had to get back. I love it 😍

This is a worthwhile place to visit if you are at all interested in Leonardo Da Vinci. It was great to see where he spent his last years, see some of his rooms and personal items. They also have great information and models of his engineering drawings. The grounds are nice and there is a room with an electronic representation of his paintings, drawings, etc. The temporary exhibition showing at present on his anatomy drawings and the explanations about how he got to study the human body is well with the extra couple of euros.

Very good description of Leonardo's life during his final years. My personal highlight was the replicated study. Exhibitions about his work in architecture, technology and anatomy. And a beautiful garden. I only regret that I did not have time to spend a couple of hours there, simply reading a book in the shade of one of the trees.

An interesting day out, lots to see and do and a small Cafe on site. The gardens are amazing and worth the visit on their own.

Oh man. I loved getting lost in the vast Clos Luce. It really is a beautiful, well looked after place. It's also really big, with gardens, individual museums and installations in addition to the former residence of Leonardo da Vinci. The Clos Lucé was undoubtedly a highlight of my trip to Amboise, and I loved immersing myself in the life and work of this fascinating genius. I only have one piece of advice for non-French speakers - Google have a feature where you can take a photo and translate on the spot. While some of the material is also in English, a lot of it isn't. For people who want to soak up every written detail (and there are a lot), this could come in handy. I would have welcomed more information on the earlier life of LDV, but to be fair this is where he spent his final years.

Château du Clos Lucé may be small in stature, but it offers an intimate and insightful journey into the life of the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci. The chateau provides a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of this genius, exploring the rooms where he lived and worked. The well-maintained garden adds to the charm, offering a tranquil escape. For those seeking a brief yet enriching encounter with da Vinci's legacy, Château du Clos Lucé provides a delightful and immersive experience, making it a must-visit destination.

Visited during a tour. Nice wine tasting and atmosphere. The owner and staff were very welcoming and great hosts. The wine’s and cheese were delicious

So much more than we had expected! Starting with the chateau and seeing how de Vinci lived and worked, exploring models of his ideas.. Beautiful gardens, lovely restaurant with excellent food. The exhibition of his designs was fascinating, the room with his pictures amazing and so enlightening. Then to see the models of his work actually working in the gardens as you walk was quite incredible and to be able to operate some of them very interesting. All in all an excellent day out.

Beautiful castle with gorgeous gardens. Stunning, breathtaking views. Right at the Loire. Slightly challenging with a pram - it is on top of a rock after all. Fun for kids, plenty of space to run around. Entrance fee ok.

A fun stop with excellent views. The guided tour is decent without being too much. Your going to exercise your legs a bit getting around but I think you've come for the history and the views and you will not be disappointed. Give yourself sometime to wander about and no that you will not be able to capture the sunset for the photographers in the crew.

We got here by accident. The place was not on our list of attractions, but I am thrilled we did. Even if it was raining, the château was beautiful and it proved to be a hidden gem. Is not much when you see it from the outside, but seen in its entire splendour from the other side of the Loire, is magnificent. And the views, breathtaking! Will definitely return and I must say, their gardeners are very skilled and busy people, and they are doing an extraordinarily good job.

Great views of the town and river. The castle is walking distance from the Clos de Luce, both are worth a visit.

Such a magnificent Château...Breathe taking views from every corner! Stunning Gardens and beautifully maintained...very friendly staff and grounds keeper,will definitely be bring my friends to visit.The interior of the Castle is so well maintained and cared for!

Beautiful Chateau, visit it early or late to avoid people, it can take 2:30 min if you like to go read the details. Once you left the chateau turn to left and walk for 10 min then you reach Clos Luce. Amboise is a nice town to walk and have something to eat.

It took me driving 6 and a half hours from Calais to this place. This is chosen as the starting point of my series of castle visit along ricer Loire. Quite a tourist attracting place , not just for the castle itself, but also for the beautiful surrounding scenaries and River Loire The arch bridge is grand and beautiful.

Huge chateau pretty cool. The staff were nice and cheery too. We thought there would be more rooms though. The gardens are nicely manicured and the chateau offers many scenic view angles. A pretty photogenic place I’d say!

Really beautiful. The ticket price includes a tablet with augmented reality, so one can enjoy the rooms of the castle as they allegedly were centuries ago. The software also provides detailed text explanations on locations and architectual elements. In summer the place is open from 9:00 to 19:00, and the landscape and gardens are just superb. The town is also old-fashined and beautiful, the esplanade underneath the castle is crowded with restaurants and souvenir shops.

Very impressive and beautifully restored Loire castle. Untill 1130 it is possible to drive your car into the old city and park right next to the castle entrance. Spectacular river views from the castle tower. The rooms are nice, nothing special though. I found the visitor tablet not very useful, you might want to read up beforehand. No coffee / drinks in the castle. Bring some small change for the toilets.

Beautiful castle and gardens. Nice they have hand rails to aid in climbing steps. Fun use of histopads. Loved the music room.

Really worth visiting, inside and outside. The view from the castle is stunning! The interior presents the great times, the items are well preserved, though the exposition is not huge, comparing to other Loire valey castles.

Absolutely well-maintained, awe-inspiring rich history and captivating architecture. The visit experience was truly enchanting, amazed by the stunning views from the chateau. It's a place that truly transports you back in time and leaves a lasting impression. anyone interested in history and culture. 🏰😊 will find it absolutely fascinating. (at Euros 15.50 per person entry fee)

The Château Royal d'Amboise is an enchanting castle you must see while visiting the Loire Valley! The decor is impressive! The history is fascinating! Lots to see! The views of the city are beautiful from the roof top!

A perfect place for a weekend trip across the Loire! With very convinient parking and ticketing. Do plan a couple of chateaus enroute. But you would love this one with the dound of water!

Wonderful château with views over the town of Amboise and river Loire. The location and scale is stunning. The interior and gardens are very well cared for. It is a pleasure to wander around. Busy even on an October weekday. Probably crowded in summer but worth visiting. A "must visit" destination if you are in the area.

Lots of interesting history at the Château Royal d’Amboise. We had a stroll around the gardens - along in the amazing views of the river and town from the ramparts. Inside, the rooms are laid out with period furniture and decorations - very interesting to see how the château was used throughout it’s history. The ticket office is efficient and you can rent a tablet that provides lots of useful information as you walk around.

Such an overrated place. We went here after some tiktok videos and after reading Google reviews. Very expensive for seeing like 4 rooms of nothingness. You are paying for the panoramic view and the gardens. Pretty but very expensive for what it is.

Very beautiful gardens and great views of the town and property! Grab the tablet before you go in as it shows you how the rooms were decorated in their era, and it was good to see. Go up the hill or stairs to enter, we missed it, hehehe. The booklet was very informative and had some cool facts and extra information, and you don't need to do a tour.

Good day out with young children. You get to see a whole load of chateau's all in one place! Plus there are rides a small park and a bouncy castle, that children will love. It isn't tacky or run down like an English sea side miniature village. The models are of a good quality and everything is well looked after. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Available as a joint entry ticket with the aquarium.

Great place to visit. The castle miniatures are splendid and the attention to details in their construction is outstanding. A very peaceful place that's great for children.

Spent a lovely few hours wandering around the small château with our 3 year old. He loved the castles and enjoyed the small horse ride. A nice afternoon out. It was very hot when we went but there was welcome shade and benches as we wandered around.

Over 40 incredible models of castles & fortresses, compete with tiny figurines. The buildings are actually fairly large ; don't let the "mini" moniker mislead you! You might find it a bit boring if you're not into history, castles, architecture, and craftsmanship of models, but otherwise, it's worth the detour, and the small price of admission.

Really impressive how realistic these models are. I would actually recommend coming here before touring the Val de Loire, see which châteaux you are interested in, then plan your tour of the real Loire. Yes, they are that life-like!

Lovely place and incredibly well done but it wasn't really suitable for our 2 year olds. Best bit for them was the room with the giant building blocks in abundance where we could build our own château!

A stunning place to be with children. You can spend an hour and a half having fun. You see all the important castles. overpowering

Great, lots of activities for kids like two small rides and a jumping castle. I also would say as an adult if you don't have so many days to visit the Loire Valley, it is a great place to see and read about all the castles in one shot.

For a model park it is very good. The castles and gardens are lovely. It just lacks better play facilites for the kids we would have stayed longer but there just wasnt enough we were done in 90 mins.

Small provincial rural residence with nice gardens. This little château offers less than other Amboise's castles, but should you have some time left after visiting the Château Royal d'Amboise and Château du Clos Lucé, make your walk over here. It is still a nice and refreshing experience.

Somewhat of a hidden gem, but it's definitely worth a visit. It has undergone major restoration works in recent years, having been in a very dilapidated state, and it has all been done very sympathetically. Lovely gardens with lots of interesting features but not so huge it becomes a challenge. The interior feels as if someone actually lives there, which is quite unusual with these chateau. The only slight negative was paying €12 for a glass of citrus juice. Ouch!!

Marie Stuart honeymooned here. Only rediscovered in 2011 beautifully restored to its former glory with eclectic display of artifacts.

although smaller than most chateaus, it is (in my opinion) the most beautiful one! the italian style definitely makes it different from the rest! the gardens also have so you can enjoy the view

It was a pity that due to restrictions,the chateau was not allowed to enter, but the garden supervised me in a good way with different kinds of trees and their products. The real situation was slightly different than the map but it was still charming. Ps. The dog of the gardener was extremely cute:)

Having read the reviews we thought we would come and visit the Chateau, we understood that it would not be as large as others we had visited but the reviews said that it was well worth a visit so we set off. The first thing we came across was that parking was not free but a pay at the meter public car park but having got that far we though ok so we have to pay not a big deal. We walked up to the Chateau and payed our entrance fee the gentleman on the reception was very nice and explained in English where everything was and recomended we visit the tables on the terrace and have a drink and something to eat, this was a huge disappointment we chose the set menu at 25Euros each for a glass of orange, a tuna salad (which was actually not salad but a pot of beans and pulses with tinned tuna on the top) followed by a piece of orange cake and we paid an extra 5 Euros for a coffee (only Black Coffee they do not have any milk). The cake did not taste of oranges not even a hint of orange which was very disappointing. We sat at the table for 30 minutes before the lady brought over the cake and coffee when we asked about our orange juice and salad she appologised and said she had forgotten we ordered them, I could have understand if there were a lot of other people eating but there was only 1 other table occupied. It took another 15 minutes for our food to arrive. The food was not made to order it was already preprepared in the fridge all she did was take the lid off. So lunch cost 60Euros for 2 of us and it was dreadful and cash only. Inside the Chateau we found the rooms not historically correct with both modern and historic furnishings all mixed together and no information boards we could see in English which would have helped to explain what we were looking at. The gardens which other visitors had said where fantastic were a few squares of grass outside the Chateau and a few beds of fruit and vegetables and a single bed of flowers. Overall we felt that it was vastly overpriced having spent nearly 100 Euros on this visit eating what could only be described as mediocore meal at best and a walk around the Chateau and gardens which were very disappointing.

It's a smaller chateau but well worth a visit. You get a more personalised sort of perspective of this chateau as it is not as grandeous

Lovely chateaux with a family feel . The lady at the entrance was super helpful . The grounds were charming and there was a lot of information about the restoration process . However at 15 euros it seemed comparably expensive when looking at other entrance fees Worth a visit for the lovely peaceful vibe

France’s first Orangerie. Try the marmalades and take some home. They’re amazing! Beautiful chateau and grounds. And the donkeys are super cute!

This place was SO cool. It's the perfect chateau to visit if you're tired of being overwhelmed by crowds of tourists. You walk down a local lane and arrive at the chateau. They give a small discount if you've visited Clos Luce. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. It isn't as "guarded" as the other chateaus and you get the feeling that people could still live there. . .and that's because they do! This chateau is still inhabited and the staff will chat with you about the owner and story if you ask. The oranges and citrus + gardens are not to be missed. They're real/functional and people eat the food. The little shop sells wine and honey from on-site and you should really have a slice of the orange cake. This was probably one of our favorite places in the Loire Valley.

Worth visiting, very nice restoration of the old castle. You can walk around the whole domain and go inside to see how it used to look. There is parking nearby but you can reach it on foot from the city centre as well. I found it to be a bit expensive for the experience you are given though. It costs 14 euro per person to enter.

Pretty nice place with beautiful garden, but in general without any historical value. Compared to other castles, the ticket price is too high for me, cost/benefit is minimal.

Nice and calm place to relax, have a drink and a small bite. The pagoda itself is nice to see and climb, but poorly maintained. For example the paintwork isn't faded, its has just gone entirely. The 14 hectare park sounds promising to stroll around a long time, but it is in no way accessible to the public. There is only a very short round around the pond featuring a path. All in all not worth the €10 entrance price. I'd rather make the shop and café accessible for free, and charge €5 to climb the pagoda.

A very peaceful parc, and not too crowded. The place is well maintained even the bathrooms. You can find different kinds of Chinese plants and flowers in the garden or take a boat to float in the lake. You can play the different games of Chanteloup or climb up the Pagode. At the end, don’t go without taking the picnic basket and have lunch in the beautiful garden.

The history behind the pagoda is fascinating. We had the pleasure of visiting the pagoda during a day visit in Amboise, the engineering is fantastic, the place is marvellous. We spoke with one of the caretaker and told us that the monument is privately owned, they are working hard to perform restructuring and improvement. The place needs public support and I would advise to all travellers that goes by Amboise to visit this place and support the preservation of this priceless place.

No visitors, Chinese garden a bit overgrown. I have known of its existence for over 40 years. Time has not been kind to the place but its peace and quiet is actually a welcome change in a region that sees so many tourists.

A place where my heart belongs. I love this place more than almost any place in the whole wide world. If you are in France then you must visit this place. A paradise of peace and beauty.

A beautiful oasis of peace. We came here on a whim, it was a lovely, calm day. Plenty of space for children to run around, nice little cafe and garden with plenty of shade to sit and chat over ice cream and drinks. We sat looking at the pagoda and talking for several hours in perfect tranquillity, listening to the birdsong. The pagoda provides a lovely view and breeze and a nice climb! I recommend it. Thank you to the owners for maintaining the grounds and pagoda and providing such a pleasant and peaceful place to spend a summer’s day. It is much appreciated.

Interesting 18th century folly, allocated remains of a once grand chateau. Impressive views from the top. A selection of games from bygone eras are available to play at no extra cost.

A long walk out of town worth the effort for tarte taking inn the cafe and stiff climb up seven stories of ever steeper spiral staircases

This is really relaxing place. It is beautiful, peaceful, and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

The padoga feels like a lost place. It definitely needs a renovation. The view was not as great as I would have expected. The small Chinese garden was nice. The restaurant looked lovely. The staff was friendly. With the pagoda in need of renovation the price of 11 euros is too high. But I would appreciate it much if they use it to renovate it as they say.

A very enjoyable visit including the 150 ish steps to the top of the Pagoda

Nice panorama, great views, good historical movie, fun historical games. But desperitly needs a carpenter and a painter! Such a waste to let it get this far.

I am going to preface this slightly harsh review with some context-- I had visited 4 other caves in the prior week and had those experiences in mind. I was underwhelmed with Caves Duhards. The tour guide dropped us off with a Duhards rep whose name I didn't catch. In fact, I didn't even know the name of the caves until I got home as there were 2 names. Parts of the cave were unique and engaging-- the smelling barrels, the talk & the beginning and the actual tasting. I wanted to give it 5 stars based on the smelling activity and the tasting alone & in a vacuum I would have. I learned SO much from those experiences. However, there was a chunk in the middle were there was no guide and a video & it was not great. The caves were outfitted like a museum but dark so without a guide we had to read by flashlight if interested (most people skipped it) and those of us who stopped to read missed the video that tge rest saw. So, I walked away learning very little about the history of the caves, the wine they specifically make, if they even do make it anymore all while feeling very rushed. So, as compared to the 4 other wine caves we visited I found this one to be far less personal (more commercialized), and sadly, none of the wines really stood out to me.

We absolutely loved this place! Staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. Wine was exceptional! We bought 6 bottles to take with us as a souvenir from the trip. Food was good too. Immense thanks to the whole team of the restaurant and the cave! P.S. They also have wine tasting classes/tours, we didn’t attend it but I’m sure it’s extraordinary too!

Very interesting choice of cheeses, wine, and local products. With a nice view of the Loire!

Four of us had a great experience here tasting wines and enjoying an incredible 1 meter long charcuterie board loaded with all local cheeses and greens, wine jams… It was curated salty to sweet with sheep, goat and cow cheeses. All delicious. We also enjoyed incredible breads, and a smaller local meat tray and a serving of escargot. The recommended accompanying wines were paired perfectly. The staff was very professional and kindly compensated for our poor French with their superb English. The setting is charming, the caves full of aging wines and there are several different event rooms to explore. We had an overall great experience here. Highly recommend.

Wines are obviously amazing in this region. The mixed board we got with our tasting was simply superb. I loved touring the caves for some good natural “AC”.

We stopped in to Caves Ambacia by chance, on our way into Amboise and I am so glad we did. The staff, particularly the owner, were warm and welcoming. We shared a meat and cheese tray with a glass of wine, as we had planned, however the wine was so good we had a second. We sat outside and the view was beautiful. The perfect addition to our itinerary through the Loire Valley. Our only regret was that we didn't have time for more wine tasting!

Had an interesting experience with the smelling of the different flavours in the wines. Yannis was great in explaining where the wines are from and how they derive their names and how to identify the different wines. They also now have an eatery where you could order lunch and savour more wine if you want to. The food platter is a good way to try different foods! Also interesting point, the smelling place has braille, helpful for the partially impaired.

Nice winery! You will be sniffing your way from wine to lunch! Once you're done, your sense of smell will be heightened to a higher state of consciousness! Yes, there's wine tasting if you're wondering hehe.

A nice stop, however to get a good tasting it is suggested you take the tour. This offered a tasting of 7 wines. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. After our tasting we visited their new bistro for a charcuterie board and wine. It was very good. I would highly recommend this stop. Easy to work with to get wines shipped as well.

This place is a beautiful gem to visit for anyone who enjoys wine and would like to learn a little bit more about it. Great tasting of 6 wines, paired with local cheeses and meats. Definitely plan to have lunch at this place - the ambiance is wonderful and so is the food!

We walked here from town and were super excited to show up. The place looked awesome but found out it was closed to the public due to it being Monday. Super bummed but the gentleman working said we could go check out the cellars. Very neat but sad to not be able to drink wine on the beautiful and neat property. So we wandered back in and asked if we could purchase a bottle of wine to drink in the outside space overlooking the Loire. The guy was so nice and kind and set us up with a tasting and then we bought a couple bottles of wine and really had a lovely time that was by the grace of a human on what should have been his day to not deal with guests. Cheers to the wine. Cheers to the venue but three cheers for the gentleman who made our day awesome by being kind.

American Review 🇺🇲 - Whoever didn't give this place 5 stars is just plain wrong. The tour was AMAZING. The fact that the owner took time out of his day to personally do the first part of the tour made the experience feel very personable. He truly believes wine making is an art and strives to do it as naturally as possible. I was amazed at how they grow and treat their wines. The wine tasting at the end of the tour was beyond professional as well. It went a little over my head, but the gentleman performing the tasting answered all questions with kindness and patience. Overall, I felt very fancy and really enjoyed the experience. I didn't get to try the bistro, but if I ever end up in the area again, I will! Definitely sign up for the tour! You won't regret it!

This winery gets 5 stars across the board. Great wine, food, and service. You're sure to find a wine to suit any palate at this winery as they have a variety of options available that were produced in and around the region. The cafe provides a nice selection of food options that reminded me of farm-to-table in a relaxing and inviting setting. Lastly, I can't say enough great things about the staff. They made us feel welcome from the minute we arrived. And, they went above and beyond dropping us back off at our hotel so we wouldn't have to wait an hour for a taxi. I'd recommend adding this winery as one of your stops if you're in the area!

Absolutely amazing tour. Recommend highly. I excellently done. Our guide was amazing. Spoke great English and informed us he’s lived in Australia, US and UK. Extremely informative yet humorous as well.

Very fun ! Great place to do a tour and tasting if you’re learning about wine / especially Loire valley wines ! About 1000x more info than Karen MacNeils Wine Bible regarding Loire Valley. Merci, Thomas !

Great tour and great guide. Available in English and Spanish. Very nice tasting and good induction to the wines of the Loire Valley. Literally a must do for anyone who want to discover the wines of the region.

We visited for a drink on a lovely, warm afternoon. The terrace was comfy and spacious. The gentleman who served us was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and the region (even though his origin was not French as far as I remember which is all the more impressive!). Excellent English too so it was a pleasure to have a chat. We had lovely wines and explored the venue a bit which was very interesting. Lovely place.

My family and I had a lovely experience here today. We walked around the cellars and were given a tasting by the son of the owner of the vineyard. The wine is deliciously and is priced incredibly well. We bought several bottles of wine. Would definitely recommend this place! Thank you very much for having us.

Great wines to taste, very informative tour in the cellars and 3,3km hike in the vineyard, all for free! Totally recommended!

10 hhstars for one of the most gracious owners of any winery i have ever been to. He said he is the son and 23rd generation n still family owned. The chardonnay du pin was very good. Double gold. We purchased a few bottles. He let us walk into his big cave cellar. The oldest winery in the region. Pleasent stop with lots of wine to sample.

Great experience, we did the tour of the wine caves and their wine process with their assistant winemaker, who spoke good English as well :) Some lovely wines and a really good experience all over.

Great Winey and Wines! Super Friendly Family

We drank a wonderful rosé wine 'In Situ' at dinner in Amboise, and were delighted to see how close the cave was. So visited on our way home, to buy wine and have a tasting. The Heritage pétillant was superb; recommended. Very nice people. Do visit ... you won't regret it!

Fantastic wine, personable and friendly owners. A 1:1 tour and walk up to the vines. We loved our time here…no wonder they sell 80% of their stock face to face!

Matthieu and his family were so friendly and generous. They had a separate tour in English. Tasting was unlimited with the option to taste the full menu. We bought a good number of bottles to take away at an honest price. We visited in April so the season was still kicking off.

A great little spot to see and come to at some point during the right time of year to have a tasting session and tour.

The young woman who helped us was so lovely and informative. The wine was good. The cellar was a digged out cave. An independent winery that has been around for generations

The wine is nice and reasonably priced but unfortunately the youngish lady who served us made us feel awkward and unwelcome She wasn't interested and barely smiled and wandered off to answer the phone with out even an excuse me. We had intended to buy a bigger quantity but not on her watch! Luckily there are plenty of much nicer vineyards to visit.

Excellent place to visit and to learn more about the beautiful and traditional production process of the Loire wines. Awesome experience with generous wine tasting at the end, and a big variety of wines with a great trade-off, we completely recommend this visit and the wines! Thank you, Plou family 😊🍷🥂

Lovely vineyard with authentic caves. Enjoyed the walk which has been set out through their vineyards (approx 3 km), the one on one tour thru the caves and lovely wine tasting. Don’t miss this spot when visiting the Loire Valley!

Not particularly helpful I'm afraid. Member of staff seemed irritated by a question that was asked.

Staff were reluctant to organise a taxi and insisted we try and call the taxi cabs even though the phone menu was in French. Eventually they helped but only after we tried 5 different companies without success. There are no taxi stands in the area so I think the staff here could be more helpful from the start.

Someone was available to assist us in English. They also helped call the local taxi service and translate for us.

Very accomodating staff!

Tickets for the little train tour. And a gift shop.

Clos Luce is a must. So beautiful here.

全てのツアーはここから始まります。 当日にチェックインしないといけない謎のシステムで、出発時間は大混雑。 そのため、ツアーが始まる一時間前に集合させられます。 人の対応はとても良いです。 (Translated by Google) All tours start here. There is a mysterious system that requires you to check in on the same day, and it is very crowded at departure time. Therefore, you will be asked to meet up one hour before the tour begins. People's response is very good.

Our train was delayed, which caused us to miss meeting up at the tourism office for our all-day tour. The kind lady at the tourism office went out of her way to contact the tour operator and arrange for us to meet her at the next stop. She also called taxi companies for us to help accommodate our aging mother's needs. She was very kind, helpful, and professional. My correspondence with the office prior was responded to promptly and courageously as well.

Nice people, but the local attractions have made it very hard to decipher what passes, etc. you should buy as a tourist. We ended up buying a package and determining afterwards that we should have bought individual venue tickets based on what we could do during our 3 day stay in the Loire Valley area.

A big thank you to Melodie, (hope got your name right), at the Tourist Office. We cant thank you enough after you got us out of the Market car park so we could catch our ferry. Feeling like stupid tourists, when our camping can got locked in with no way out, you arranged for local police to remove height restriction setting us free, even asking for confirmation we got out.

Extremely helpful staff. Anyone visiting Amboise or the area should first visit here and get maps, info about tours all sorted as it will immensely help. They also have a left luggage service (€2) which worked well for us and open till anout 6pm on week days.

I have Never seen so high parking costs in a city. 2h 3€ are acceptable but 2h15min 17€ and 2h30min 35€ are outrageous. This is piraterie and i will never Visite Amboise again. Shame on you !!!!

beautiful from outside & inside

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church not very large, good for praying. (Original) Belle église pas très grande, bien pour prier.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful building opposite the castle and away on a hill. A simple and penetrating set of stones and vaults. We are easily captivated by its choir and its somewhat dark and sober aisles. Very elaborate stained glass windows and rare but very detailed ornaments. (Original) Très bel édifice à l’opposé du château et à l’écart sur une hauteur. Un ensemble simple et pénétrant de pierres et de voûtes. On se laisse facilement envoûter par son chœur et ses allées un peu sombre et sobres. Des vitraux très travaillés et des ornements rares mais très fouillés.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent, with a little extra today for heritage days (Original) Magnifique, avec un petit plus aujourd'hui pour les journées du patrimoine

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church since that of my wedding (Original) Très belle église puisque celle de mon mariage

(Translated by Google) Beautiful 12 century church. And nice church music when we were there (Original) Mooie 12 eeuw kerk. En mooie kerk muziek toen we er waren

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church full of history (Original) Très belle église remplie d'histoire

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing if you're ever in Amboise. (Original) Sehenswert, wenn man schon mal in m Amboise ist.

(Translated by Google) Church full of charm, every detail tells a story, the statues, the stained glass, the marble, I was lucky enough to have visited it at a time when it was deserted, apart from me, a marvel! (Original) Chiesa ricca di fascino, ogni particolare racconta una storia, le statue, le vetrate, i marmi, ho avuto la fortuna d'averla visitata in un orario in cui era deserta, a parte me, una meraviglia!

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful, access is free and it is usually open. Right now there is an exhibition of pretty cool paintings. (Original) Es muy bonita, el acceso es libre y suele estar abierta. Ahora mismo hay una exposición de cuadros bastante chulos.

(Translated by Google) To sum up, a little disappointment, I will come back for an exhibition. The Saint-Florentin church, registered by the M.H. in 1926, classified in 1963, is an exhibition space managed by the municipality. During these periods of restrictions for health reasons, no exhibition and therefore the building is closed. Note the absence of signage informing visitors of the future projects of this cultural place. This church was named Notre-Dame-en-Grève at the time of its construction, decided in the 15th century by Louis XI, for health concerns. This was to reduce the risks of epidemics by preventing people from going up to the Saint-Florentin collegiate church located on the castle site. The interior of this church was modified in the 19th century, stained glass windows by Master stained glass artist Max Ingrand were installed. I tried to take advantage of the exteriors, even if the access is not very obvious, the footprint of the houses in the neighborhood prevents me from going around. To sum up, a little disappointment, I will come back for an exhibition. (Original) Pour résumer, une petite déception, je reviendrai pour une exposition. L'église Saint-Florentin, inscrite par les M.H. en 1926, classée en 1963, est un lieu d'exposition géré par la commune. En ces périodes de restrictions pour raisons sanitaires, pas d'exposition et donc l'édifice est fermé. A noter l'absence de signalétique informant les visiteurs des projets futurs de ce lieu culturel. Cette église fut nommée Notre-Dame-en-Grève au moment de son édification, décidée au 15ème siècle par Louis XI, par soucis sanitaire. Il s'agissait de réduire les risques épidémiques en évitant que le peuple ne monte jusqu'à la collégiale Saint-Florentin située sur le site castral. L'intérieur de cette église a été Modifié au 19ème siècle, des vitraux du Maître vitrailliste Max Ingrand ont été installés. J'ai tenté de profiter des extérieurs, même si les accès sont peu évidents, l'emprise des maisons du quartier empêche d'en faire le tour. Pour résumer, une petite déception, je reviendrai pour une exposition.

(Translated by Google) 15th century catholic ingesia, small, free admission, exhibitions are held. (Original) Ingesia católica de siglo 15, pequeña, entrada gratuita, sehacen exposiciónes.

(Translated by Google) It's worth more for the building itself, as it functions as an exhibition room. Don't expect to actually find a living church, but it's worth seeing the stained glass windows and the monument. (Original) Vale mais pelo prédio em si, pois funciona como sala de exposição. Não espere encontrar realmente uma igreja viva, mas vale ver os vitrais e o monumento.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church with a very pretty exhibition. (Original) Très belle église avec une très jolie exposition.

(Translated by Google) Another of the attractions of Amboise, the 15th century church in which Leonardo da Vinci was originally buried according to his will; during the revolution and Napoleon, hot French heads demolished this historical monument and only in the 20th century it was restored again. (Original) Еще одна из достопримечательностей Амбуаза, церковь 15 века в которой первоначально был захоронен Леонардо да Винчи по его завещанию, во времена революции и наполеона горячие французские головы снесли сей исторический памятник и только в 20 веке она снова была восстановлена.

(Translated by Google) Little visited place but worth a little detour (Original) Lieu peu visité mais qui vaut un petit détour

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church with superb, very interesting exhibitions (Original) Très belle église avec de superbes expositions très intéressantes

(Translated by Google) Organic wines, small groceries, beer and spirits in the shop. Free tasting, reception of motorhomes (even the big ones!) (Original) Vins bio , petite épicerie, bière et spiritueux dans la boutique. Dégustation gratuite, accueil des camping car ( même les grands !)

Great winery/brewery. You can also park a motorhome for a night free if you join France Passion. Friendly staff and good beer and wine, what is not to like!

(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, we feel the passion for the profession and the values: working locally and organically. A very beautiful place where you will leave with excellent products: wines, beers, grape juice, honey, and local products. (Original) Très bon accueil, on ressent la passion du metier et des valeurs : travailler localement et bio. Un très bel endroit où vous repartirez avec d'excellents produits : vins, bières, jus de raisin, miel, et produits du terroir.

Very welcome from the Owner We taste a lot Wine and Beer. He show us also how to make a beer.

Really friendly place. Definitely worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) A small beer manufacturer above Amboise. Several varieties, blonde, white or "spring", but also wine from Touraine, very good products. Go and stock up there for this summer!!! (Original) Un petit fabriquant de bières au dessus d'Amboise. Plusieurs variétés, blonde, blanche ou "de printemps", mais aussi du vin de Touraine, très bon produits. Allez y faire votre réserve pour cet été !!!

(Translated by Google) Very nice home. Location under pleasant trees Don't hesitate to taste the beers, they are delicious (Original) Très bon accueil. Emplacement sous les arbres agréables N'hésitez pas à goûter les bieres elles sont délicieuses

(Translated by Google) We spent the night there with our camper van for free, the owner of the cellar was charming, we bought him 2 bottles of good wine and also some beer, it is listed in the France passion book (Original) Nous y avons passé la nuit avec notre camping car gratuitement, le propriétaire de la cave a était charmant nous lui avons acheté 2 bouteilles de bon vin et aussi de la bière il est répertorié dans le livre France passion

(Translated by Google) Small friendly place of France passion, we bought local beer which suits us perfectly. Quiet and peaceful. (Original) Petit endroit sympathique de france passion, nous avons acheté de la bière locale qui nous va à ravir. Tranquille et paisible.

(Translated by Google) For the moment under tarpaulins, hoping that one day the place will be highlighted, in addition to the castles of later periods, it would make a good historical tour! (Original) Pour l'instant sous bâches, en espérant qu'un jour le lieu soit mis en avant, en plus des châteaux des périodes ultérieures, ça ferait un bon parcours historique !

(Translated by Google) Overwhelming proof that France does not feel the need to respect its heritage. The Ambacia oppidum is supposed to be one of the 20 largest in France. I don't doubt it, however what I doubt is the importance it has for the municipality of Amboise. It's not just François 1st and Leonardo da Vinci... There's also the origin of the Turons. If you want to get a real idea of ​​the place, stay on Wikipedia, don't do like me, don't expect to see any buildings, everything there has been looted or buried. (Original) Une preuve accablante que la France n'éprouve pas le besoin se respecter son patrimoine. L'oppidum d'ambacia est censé être un des 20 plus grands de France. Je n'en doute pas, néanmoins ce dont je doute c'est de l'importance qu'il a pour la municipalité d'Amboise. Y'a pas que François 1er et Léonard de Vinci... Y'a aussi l'origine des Turons. Si vous souhaitez vous faire une vrai idée de l'endroit restez sur wikipédia, ne faites pas comme moi , n'espérez pas trop apercevoir d'édifice, tout y a été pillé ou a été enseveli.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately impossible to see, covered with tarpaulins and overgrown with grass. (Original) Malheureusement impossible à voir, recouverts de bâches et envahis par les herbes.

(Translated by Google) Going to the Vinycées is an incredible opportunity for discoveries, tastings of wines, spirits, beers and local products The place is very pleasant, the students present the products very well and everything is well organized, particularly the transport of purchases to the trunk of the car, to be seen without moderation. (Original) Se rendre aux Vinycées est une occasion incroyable de découvertes, dégustations de vins, spiritueux, bières et produits locaux Le lieu est très agréable, les élèves présentent très bien les produits et tout est bien organisé notamment le transport des achats jusqu'au coffre de la voiture, à voir sans modération.

(Translated by Google) Sunday, May 2022, 15 on the occasion of the open house we went to the estate at 5.30 p.m. with friends the opening was scheduled until 6 p.m. we literally GOT UP on the pretext that they hadn't had many people I had praised their wines to my friends I can tell you that my disappointment is great👎👎👎 (Original) Dimanche 15 mai 2022 à l occasion de la porte ouverte nous sommes allés au domaine à 17h30 avec des amis l ouverture était prévue jusqu'à 18h nous nous sommes littéralement FAIT JETER sous prétexte que ils n avaient pas eu grand monde j avais vanté leurs vins à mes amis je peux vous dire que ma déception est grande👎👎👎

(Translated by Google) Friendly welcome Lack of promotion of your know-how, specialties, references, to better inform visitors and future students. (Original) Accueil sympathique Manque de valorisation de votre savoir faire, spécialités, références, pour mieux informer les visiteurs et futurs élèves.

(Translated by Google) Quality wines, affordable price (Original) Vins de qualité, prix abordable

(Translated by Google) Very friendly welcome with lots of good tasting advice. Of Burgundian origin, I enjoyed discovering Touraine wines and the new range labeled Organic Agriculture. The estate also offers grape juice and local products!!! The panorama of the town of Amboise is also very pleasant. You can take advantage of the place to visit the Chanteloup Pagoda adjacent to the Domaine de La Gabillière. (Original) Accueil très sympathique avec pleins de bons conseils de dégustations. D'origine bourguignonne j'ai apprécié découvrir les vins de Touraine et la nouvelle gamme labellisée en Agriculture Biologique. Le domaine propose également des jus de raisin et des produits du terroir !!! Le panorama sur la ville d'Amboise est lui aussi très agréable. Vous pouvez profiter du lieu pour aller visite la Pagode de Chanteloup adjacente au Domaine de La Gabillière.

(Translated by Google) Great, to be consumed in moderation of course but a treat for the taste buds. I recommend (Original) Super, a consommer avec modération bien sûr mais un régal pour les papilles. Je recommande

(Translated by Google) While passing through the region, we found this address on a prospectus. The place is nice, and we had a friendly time. In addition, the wine has good value for money. We recommend ! (Original) De passage dans la region, nous avons trouvé cette adresse sur un prospectus. L’endroit est sympathique, et nous avons passé un moment convivial. De plus, le vin a un bon rapport qualité/prix. Nous recommandons !

(Translated by Google) Very good quality product and rich in aromas (Original) De très bon produit de qualité et riche en arômes

(Translated by Google) Organic wines, small groceries, beer and spirits in the shop. Free tasting, reception of motorhomes (even the big ones!) (Original) Vins bio , petite épicerie, bière et spiritueux dans la boutique. Dégustation gratuite, accueil des camping car ( même les grands !)

Great winery/brewery. You can also park a motorhome for a night free if you join France Passion. Friendly staff and good beer and wine, what is not to like!

(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, we feel the passion for the profession and the values: working locally and organically. A very beautiful place where you will leave with excellent products: wines, beers, grape juice, honey, and local products. (Original) Très bon accueil, on ressent la passion du metier et des valeurs : travailler localement et bio. Un très bel endroit où vous repartirez avec d'excellents produits : vins, bières, jus de raisin, miel, et produits du terroir.

Very welcome from the Owner We taste a lot Wine and Beer. He show us also how to make a beer.

Really friendly place. Definitely worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) A small beer manufacturer above Amboise. Several varieties, blonde, white or "spring", but also wine from Touraine, very good products. Go and stock up there for this summer!!! (Original) Un petit fabriquant de bières au dessus d'Amboise. Plusieurs variétés, blonde, blanche ou "de printemps", mais aussi du vin de Touraine, très bon produits. Allez y faire votre réserve pour cet été !!!

(Translated by Google) Very nice home. Location under pleasant trees Don't hesitate to taste the beers, they are delicious (Original) Très bon accueil. Emplacement sous les arbres agréables N'hésitez pas à goûter les bieres elles sont délicieuses

(Translated by Google) We spent the night there with our camper van for free, the owner of the cellar was charming, we bought him 2 bottles of good wine and also some beer, it is listed in the France passion book (Original) Nous y avons passé la nuit avec notre camping car gratuitement, le propriétaire de la cave a était charmant nous lui avons acheté 2 bouteilles de bon vin et aussi de la bière il est répertorié dans le livre France passion

(Translated by Google) Small friendly place of France passion, we bought local beer which suits us perfectly. Quiet and peaceful. (Original) Petit endroit sympathique de france passion, nous avons acheté de la bière locale qui nous va à ravir. Tranquille et paisible.