Amboise facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amboise
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Amboise, street near the castle
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 Amboise
Location in France
Amboise
Location in Centre-Val de Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire | |
| Department | Indre-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Loches | |
| Canton | Amboise | |
| Intercommunality | Val d'Amboise | |
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40.65 km2 (15.70 sq mi) | |
| Population
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13,371 | |
| • Density | 328.93/km2 (851.92/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
37003 /37400
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| Elevation | 52–127 m (171–417 ft) (avg. 58 m or 190 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Amboise is a historic town in central France. It is located in the beautiful Loire Valley, within the Indre-et-Loire department. In 2014, about 13,371 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 40.65 square kilometers (15.7 square miles).
Amboise is well-known for its amazing Château d'Amboise. This grand castle dates back to the 15th century. King Charles VIII once lived here. You can explore royal chambers, lovely gardens, and even secret underground passages.
One of the most famous people buried in Amboise is Leonardo da Vinci. His tomb is located at the Château d'Amboise.
Near Amboise, you'll find Château du Clos Lucé. This was Leonardo da Vinci's home for the last few years of his life. He lived there until his death in 1519. Today, it's a small museum. It displays working models of many of his incredible designs and inventions.
Getting to Amboise
Amboise is easy to reach by different ways.
By Road
Several main roads pass through Amboise. These include the D31, D61, D81, D83, D431, D751, and D952. They connect the town to other areas.
By Train
Amboise has its own train station. This makes it simple to travel to and from the town by rail.
By Air
If you prefer to fly, there is an airport about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away. It is located in the city of Tours.
Twin Towns
Amboise has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called twin towns. Amboise is twinned with:
Images for kids
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Timber-framed houses in Amboise
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Burial site of Leonardo da Vinci
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On the banks of the river Loire
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Amboise viewed from the Château d'Amboise
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Château d'Amboise
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Tour de l'Horloge (the Clock Tower)
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Château d'Amboise over Loire
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Amboise (cityview from the castle)
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Pagode de Chanteloup, built in 1775 by the Duke of Choiseul
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See also
In Spanish: Amboise para niños
