Amboise (pronounced: [ɑ̃bwaːz]) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It lies on the banks of the Loire River, 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of Tours. Today a small market town, it was once home of the French royal court. The town of Amboise is also only about 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the historic Château de Chenonceau, situated on the Cher River near the small village of Chenonceaux. Its former name was Ambacia, from the old name of the river and marsh Amasse.

Unplug yourself and have a laid-back vacation at Amboise, France. This city offers countless opportunities to click pictures for your travel journal. Amboise is located at a short trip away from Chartres a major city in France. Chartres is bestowed with interesting set of attractions like Chateau D' Angers, Chateau De Serrant, Cathedrale St-maurice. To get to this city, remember that the nearest major airport is Chartres - Champhol Aerodrome. Tour packages of Amboise are of 1 to 2 days duration.