The Château d'Amboise, located in the Loire Valley, in central France, was built over several centuries and was the centre of royal power during the Renaissance (from the 15th to the early 17th century). Witness to the heyday of the French monarchy, but also to great tragedies, the château welcomed such famous figures as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Chevalier d'Artagnan (c. 1611-1673), and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558), to name but a few. Its architecture evolved over the centuries and reflects its eventful history.
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Timeline
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7 Apr 1498Charles VIII of France dies in Amboise, France.
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1516Leonardo da Vinci moves to the Clos-Lucé in Amboise, France.
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17 Oct 1534 - 18 Oct 1534The Affair of the Placards gets started.
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17 Mar 1560The Tumult of Amboise takes place.
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19 Mar 1563The Peace of Amboise is signed by Catherine de' Medici and the Prince de Condé.
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2024The chapel of Saint Hubert, in Amboise, France is restored.
