Is Leonardo da Vinci buried at the Château d'Amboise?

His presumed remains rest in the Saint-Hubert chapel, within the château grounds.

Is the Château d'Amboise accessible to visitors with disabilities?

Yes, accessibility is listed as total according to available data.

Which kings lived at the Château d'Amboise?

Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I all resided there, and Louis XI had his son raised on site.

What remains of the original château built by Charles VIII?

The royal apartments, the Saint-Hubert chapel, the terraces and the two round towers survive from his building campaign.

Château d'Amboise

Amboise Castle

Amboise

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €17.30
Child: €11
Reduced: €14.40

Free for children under 7

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Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

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Château d'Amboise stands in Amboise (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Adult admission costs 17.3 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

The Château d'Amboise stands above the Loire on a rocky spur, a former residence of French kings where several royal heirs were raised. Visitors can see the Gothic royal apartments built under Charles VIII, the Renaissance wing added by Louis XII, and the massive round towers that once let horsemen ride straight up from the town below. The Saint-Hubert chapel, said to hold Leonardo da Vinci's remains, and the terraces overlooking the river complete the visit.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.
Access is fully adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.
The adult admission fee is 17.30 euros.
The visit covers the royal apartments, the Saint-Hubert chapel and the outdoor terraces, so expect some walking outside.
The site sits in the center of Amboise, in the Indre-et-Loire department.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 01/12 to 19/12: 9h00-12h30 / 14h00-17h30
from 20/12 to 31/12: 9h00-17h30
from 02/01 to 04/01: 9h00-17h30
from 05/01 to 31/01: 10h00-12h30 / 14h00-16h30
from 01/02 to 06/02: 10h00-12h30 / 14h00-16h30
from 07/02 to 28/02: 9h00-17h00
from 01/03 to 31/03: 9h00-17h30
from 01/04 to 30/04: 9h00-18h00
from 01/05 to 31/05: 9h00-18h30
from 01/06 to 30/06: 9h00-18h30
from 01/07 to 31/07: 9h00-19h00
from 01/08 to 31/08: 9h00-19h00
from 01/09 to 30/09: 9h00-18h00
from 01/10 to 31/10: 9h00-17h30
from 01/11 to 01/11: 9h00-17h30
from 02/11 to 30/11: 9h00-12h30 / 14h00-17h00
from 01/12 to 18/12: 9h00-12h30 / 14h00-17h00
from 19/12 to 24/12: 9h00-17h00
from 25/12 to 25/12: Fermé
from 26/12 to 31/12: 9h00-17h00
from 01/01 to 01/01: Fermé
from 02/01 to 03/01: 9h00-17h00

Annual closures : 25 December, 1 January

Prices

Adult: €17.30
Child: €11
Reduced: €14.40

Free for children under 7

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Access adapted for visitors with motor disabilities and reduced mobility via the Porte des Lions, rue Augustin Thierry. Direct access to the ticket office by elevator from the private entrance and the terraces. Wheelchair available. Adapted toilets in the Orangerie, accessible by elevator from the cour de Pansage. Visitors must be accompanied by an able-bodied person.

On site

Toilets
Food and drink
Gift shop

Where this château is

Amboise · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Amboise, Indre-et-Loire

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097503
Period of construction: 16th century

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Château d'Amboise: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €17.30. Child: €11. Reduced: €14.40. Free for: children under 7.
Château d'Amboise: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.
Is Leonardo da Vinci buried at the Château d'Amboise?: His presumed remains rest in the Saint-Hubert chapel, within the château grounds.
Is the Château d'Amboise accessible to visitors with disabilities?: Yes, accessibility is listed as total according to available data.
Which kings lived at the Château d'Amboise?: Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I all resided there, and Louis XI had his son raised on site.
What remains of the original château built by Charles VIII?: The royal apartments, the Saint-Hubert chapel, the terraces and the two round towers survive from his building campaign.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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