We recently visited and enjoyed our time at Amboise Castle. Tickets cost €16.40 per adult and includes a Histopad which you can use to learn about the castle history, architecture and important figures that resided and spent time at the castle during centuries past.

The various rooms within Chateau Royal d'Amboise are nicely preserved and decorated with period furniture. The Histopad tells interesting stories and provides good information through the tour which takes anywhere from 60-90 minutes to complete. You can also simply walk through the castle on your own without the Histopad if you prefer. The garden amongst the castle grounds is nice as are the occasional views of the Loire River which passes by the castle.

There is a gift shop and public toilets near the entrance. Tickets can be purchased online on the castle website. However, we just walked in for our midweek morning visit. There was a short queue in front of us of only a few people and the visit was not particularly crowded on the day.