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Chateau Royal d'AmboisevsLe Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci
Both are endorsed by writers. Overall, Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci scores significantly better than Chateau Royal d'Amboise. Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci scores 94 with recommendations from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Montee de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, Amboise
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Frommer's "On a rocky spur above the town, the medieval château was rebuilt in 1492 by Charles VIII, the first in France to reflect the Italian Renaissance." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Perched on a rocky escarpment above town, Amboise's castle was a favoured retreat for all of France's Valois and Bourbon kings." Full review
Fodor's "The Château d'Amboise became a royal palace in the 15th and 16th centuries. Charles VII stayed here, as did the unfortunate Charles VIII, best remembered for banging his head on a low..." Full review
Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
2 rue de Clos-Luce, 37400 Amboise
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Fascinating models of his many inventions are on display inside the home and around its lovely 7-hectare gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"On the first floor is the bedroom in which he died in 1519, together with his study. Finally, the cellars are devoted to his extraordinary machines, which are dotted around the grounds." Full review
Frommer's "Within 3km (1 3/4 miles) of the base of Amboise’s château, this brick-and-stone building was constructed in the 1470s." Full review
Fodor's "The Halle Interactive contains working models of some of Leonardo's extraordinary inventions...mechanisms on display include three-speed gearboxes, a military tank, a clockwork car" Full review
