AMBOISE IN THE RAIN

Before the visit, I thought it would be a beautiful castle... Once there, I realised that it had been partially destroyed. The morning in Amboise was pleasant... in spite of the showers ! We began b visiting the small chapel where Leonardo da Vinci was buried. I love its architecture.
Then we went into the castle. I didn't think much of the exterior architecture. Nevertheless inside it's very richly detailed, notably the columns and floortiles that are decorated with "felurs de lys". There are also superb stained glass windows. A few pieces of furniture and interesting, like the piano and also the paintings which are of an impressive size.
The most original part of the castle is the tower that riders and carriages used to ride up and down to reach the castle terraces. Finally, between showers and gusts of wind, we came to a magnificent view of the Loire Valley.
To sum up, Amboise castle holds an important place in the histor of France. Many kings stayed there, like Francis I who spent his childhood there. This place is therefore brimming with a priceless wealth : memories.
by Pauline