Odyssey 2018 - Château d'Amboise on the river Loire


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April 15th 2018
Published: April 16th 2018
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This afternoon, Sophie drove us to visit the royal château at Amboise, a massive pile of stone perched above the charming little town of Amboise, which lies 17 miles east of Tours, on the south bank of the Loire river. As has been the weather pattern lately, the day began under overcast skies, but by late afternoon we enjoyed sunshine, blue skies and temperatures in the low-to-mid-70s. Unlike th... Read Full Entry



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View of AmboiseView of Amboise
View of Amboise

From Château d'Amboise
Guards' RoomGuards' Room
Guards' Room

Château d'Amboise
The Council ChamberThe Council Chamber
The Council Chamber

Château d'Amboise
Wall tapestryWall tapestry
Wall tapestry

Château d'Amboise
BedchamberBedchamber
Bedchamber

Château d'Amboise
Portrait of da Vinci on his deathbedPortrait of da Vinci on his deathbed
Portrait of da Vinci on his deathbed

"La mort de Leonard de Vinci" (1781), by Francois-Guillaume Menageat.
The Orleans ChamberThe Orleans Chamber
The Orleans Chamber

Château d'Amboise
View of the Loire riverView of the Loire river
View of the Loire river

From Château d'Amboise
Bust of Leonardo da VinciBust of Leonardo da Vinci
Bust of Leonardo da Vinci

On the château grounds
Knight in shining armor?Knight in shining armor?
Knight in shining armor?

Storefront display, Amboise



16th April 2018

Another fun day of exploring, but the ramp to the tower looked like you were walking towards the light. ? very interesting to learn that is where Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb is. The views are spectacular. Enjoy the rest of the time in France!
17th April 2018

The pics are beautiful and I am so glad you are both enjoying yourselves! Wiring money as we speak, LOL!!!
18th April 2018

Aaaahhhhh the history teacher you have become Mitch!!! I wish my Social Studies teacher was this interesting!!!! Haha Again, the beautiful sightings that you share, thank you again and again... I suppose the money I found on your " money tree" in your backyard ya gonna need me to send to you....????? LOL!!

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