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Château de Chenonceau
An elegant château spanning the River Cher in the Loire Valley, known as the Ladies' Castle for the women who shaped its history.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Centre-Val de Loire, France · Europe
Amboise is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chargé, 12km from Château de Chenonceau.
Amboise is a town located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. With a population of 12,685, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Amboise sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amboise to your route.
Amboise (US: ; French: [ɑ̃bwaz] ) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Today a small market town, it was once home to the French royal court.
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Amboise is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4125 latitude, 0.9827 longitude.
Amboise has a population of approximately 12,685 people, making it a town in France.
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An elegant château spanning the River Cher in the Loire Valley, known as the Ladies' Castle for the women who shaped its history.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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