The two chateau in Amboise are both lovely but my particular favourite is Château du Clos Lucé. The last home of Leonardo de Vinci, the chateau still retains the feel and look from that time and it's quite evocative to spend time in the de Vinci workshops, especially great if you are a Civilization III fan, The gardens are also especially wonderful to wander around. The meadival resturant in the grounds is also great fun.

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We stayed in the municipal campsite on the island opposite the town. 

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