Nestled in the heart of Touraine, on the banks of the royal river, Amboise arouses reverie and curiosity. For the record, its name comes from the Latin Ambacia, which means “between two waters” as Amboise is located between the Loire and the Amasse river. This privileged geographical location has shaped its landscape and the soul of its residents. Seduced by the magic of the place, Leonardo da Vinci lived not far away, at the manor of Clos Lucé, is where he spent the last years of his life.

You can explore Amboise from our 4-star campsite nearby, Le Domaine de Dugny.

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Domaine de Dugny

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Onzain
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- In the heart of the Loire Valley châteaux
- Fishing pond
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What's there to do in Amboise?

Historic Amboise

From this prestigious past, Amboise has preserved its grace and allure, which can be discovered by visiting its royal castle, or by strolling towards the Pagoda of Chanteloup. One thing is certain, Amboise has great discoveries in store for you, both historical, heritage and cultural.
One walk away

In addition to its famous castle, Amboise is home to many beautiful churches in the town centre. Your walk will start in the rue Nationale from where you can see Le Beffroi or the Clock Tower. You will continue your walk towards the Saint-Florentin church, then the Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts church.
In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

The first royal residence of the French Renaissance, the Château d'Amboise houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in its chapel. He stayed at the Château du Clos Lucé towards the end of his life. You'll lose yourself in the park, which contains 16 giant machines, 8 sound terminals and 32 translucent canvases in honour of the genius.

Culture and Festivities

Food

Beuchelle à la Tourangelle and its offal, Tourangelle salad, fouées, goat cheese, Rabelais fouace, Loire fish, truffles, walnut oil, Géline ballotines with Touraine truffles, the pink king pork burger from Touraine and Sainte Maure…

Unmissable Trips

The Royal castle of Amboise, the castle of Cheverny and its vineyards, the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau, the gardens of the castles, the Loire river, the city of Blois, its royal castle and its museums, the regional park 'Perche', the vineyards of the Loire Valley.

Sports

In our Ambroise campsite, everything is designed to entertain young and old: go-karting, tennis court, bouncy castle, mini-golf, table tennis, archery ground, waterslides and swimming pool. We even have a campsite with a fishing lake... Around the are you can go canoeing, kayaking, horse riding, cycling and much more!

Outdoor Activities

Grand Aquarium de Touraine à Lussault-sur-Loire

Park Mini-Châteaux

In a green setting of 2 hectares, you can admire no less than 45 miniatures of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley... These 1/30 reproductions faithfully reflect the jewels of French architecture and are integrated into an exceptional environment. Includes around 2,000 bonsai trees and 10,000 figurines.

Our Campsite in Ambroise

Located just a few steps from Amboise in the town of Onzain, our holiday village is a little corner of paradise in the heart of the Centre-Val de Loire region. This 4-star campsite will offer you top-of-the-range comfort with its luxurious Mobile Homes. On the campsite, enjoy a magnificent pool complex with waterslides, heated swimming pool and numerous sports attractions located in the heart of the campsite.

The gardens of the Green Meadows

The Jardins des Prés Verts is a magnificent site listed as a remarkable garden. You can discover the marvellous French gardens, with rare and exotic floral varieties. Sculptures and art installations are present throughout the park.

Unmissable

The Grand Aquarium de Touraine in Lussault-sur-Loire

10 minutes from Amboise, dive into the deep blue of fresh waters and oceans! This journey into the world of silence will take you on an astonishing journey from the lake with strange catfish to the shark tunnel.
The castle of Clos-Lucé

Complete your stay at our campsite in Amboise with a visit to the Château du Clos-Lucé. This is where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years and where he created inventions that revolutionised our world. Come and discover the utensils, machines and printed models that sealed the posterity of the artist and his technical innovations.
Visit Blois

Not far from our campsite near Amboise, you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Blois. Do not miss its Royal Castle, another dive into the time of François 1st

Le Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine AOP

Rillettes and Rillons

La balzacienne

L’andouillette

Nougat from Tours

Les poires tapées

Unforgettable Trips

Château Gaillard

Château Gaillard, listed as a Historic Monument, bears witness to the wars of the First Crusade. It is a magical place for a visit rich in discoveries. Visit the ruins and the castle walls, explore the underground galleries and admire the views of the Loire. An unforgettable experience !

The Confectionery Conservatory

The Conservatoire de la Confiserie is a unique place to taste French sweets. Come and admire the windows filled with colours and appreciate the craftsmanship behind each cake, delicacy or candy. A fun and delicious visit for all ages!

The Fontain of Max Ernst

A dynamic and cultural city, Amboise will take you on a journey through its own vision of art, with contemporary works, such as its Fountain by Max Ernst. Both poetic and playful, this contemporary work recalls the whimsical side of the celebrations at the court of François 1st...

Activities in Amboise