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Situated on the southern banks of the Loire River lies the charming medieval town<\/strong> of Amboise and the Amboise Castle.  Given its close proximity to Paris, a day trip to Amboise is an easy option to explore the castles of the Loire River Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amboise has an astonishing Royal Castle and prison, which has a magnificent collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture and two Empire-style salons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, it an essential in your visit to the Castles of the Loire Valley and as a day trip from Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get your tickets in advance<\/a><\/strong> here. Also, from Amboise: Chenonceaux, Clos Luc\u00e9 & Wine tasting<\/a><\/strong> tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get From Paris to Amboise<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Public transit is easy and convenient<\/strong> when taking a day trip to Amboise. Alternatively, driving is an option if you can access your own vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, if you\u2019re not an EU citizen, be sure to get your IDP<\/strong> (International Driving Permit) if renting a car is on the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have a few options to get to Amboise from Paris by train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The direct train will take approximately an hour and forty-five minutes<\/strong>. The direct train leaves from Paris Austerlitz at 07:30, putting you in Amboise around 09:20. If you want to minimize travel time, this is your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The direct train departs Amboise at 17:30 and arrives in Paris at 19:20. This gets you back in the French capital just in time to freshen up before dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If getting up early isn\u2019t in the cards, some trains require a connection that departs throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These take anywhere from two hours and fifteen minutes to four hours, so be sure to read the itinerary carefully.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily take a day trip to Amboise and see the Royal Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Amboise, Ch\u00e2teau le Clos Luc\u00e9, and Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard with time to explore the town and grab a bite to eat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase tickets from the operator\u2019s website, SNCF<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Amboise station, it\u2019s roughly a 15 to 20-minute walk across the Loire into the town center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things are subject to change without notice<\/strong>, and many standard travel insurance<\/a><\/strong> agencies will not cover losses due to COVID. Therefore, travel safely, wear a mask, socially distance, and follow local regulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amboise Castle: Ch\u00e2teau Royal d’Amboise<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The first ch\u00e2teau I visited was Royal Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Amboise, which sits directly on the banks of the Loire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perched on top of a craggy cliff looking down at the Loire River, Ch\u00e2teau Royale d\u2019Amboise is a truly majestic sight as you approach the town of Amboise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since the Middle Ages, right up to the 19th century, it\u2019s been an iconic personification of French royal history.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fran\u00e7ois I, King of France in 1515, designated Amboise as one of his multiple residences.  He entertained the court with lavish parties and enjoyed the company of one of the most brilliant men in all of history: Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fran\u00e7ois I\u2019s successors, his sons, and grandsons who held the throne, eventually phased out the royal affairs at Ch\u00e2teau Royale d\u2019Amboise, and Amboise gradually stopped holding the seat of the French court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given its ideal location as a bastion, Ch\u00e2teau Royale d\u2019Amboise remained a vacation residence for French royalty<\/strong> during their travels throughout the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the French Revolution, the Ch\u00e2teau was seized. It was intended to become a barracks for veterans who fought in revolutionary campaigns.  Eventually, it transformed into the museum <\/strong>that stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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