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	Amboise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Amboise is a medieval town and a commune of France, in the Indre-et-Loire département, on the banks of the Loire River, 14 miles east of Tours.
		The Amboise conspiracy was the conspiracy of Condé and the Huguenots in 1560 against Francis II, Catherine de' Medici, and the Guises.
		Charles VIII was born in a castle at Amboise.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amboise (272 words)

	LVO, Amboise Chateau, Amboise castle, amboise
		All the kings of France from Charles VII to Francois I stayed in the city of Amboise.
		In the Middle Ages, Amboise was in a strategic position looking over one of the few bridges that allowed people to cross the Loire.
		Amboise chateau now belongs to the Fondation Saint-Louis, which is run by the duc de Luynes, who ensures the conservation of this historic building.
	www.lvo.com /GB/MAG/CHATEAUX/AMBO.HTML (154 words)

	Amboise
		Located in the Loire Valley, Amboise was a favorite hangout of Francois I, who built one chateau in town for a residence and one a bit further out for a hunting lodge.
		Amboise as seen from the north end of the bridge on the way into town from the train station.
		The stained glass windows in the Amboise are not original; they're modern, almost neo-Cubist panels depicting scenes from the life of Louis IX (that'd be "Saint Louis" to you and me, although he was a king, not a cardinal).
	www.stillion.com /amboise.htm (1132 words)

	Heritage : Amboise (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The religious wars didn't spare the castle: in 1560, the Amboise conspiracy was curbed in a bloodshed.
		The website of the town of Amboise : on the tourist page, you will find all the facts about the heritage and history of the town as well as other useful information.
		Amboise castle : its history and heritage, the Lords of Amboise, the river Loire and other topics.
	www.editionsmontparnasse.fr.cob-web.org:8888 /france/english/heritage/amboise.html (393 words)

	Amboise
		Amboise was first part of the possessions of the counts of Anjou.
		The chateau d'Amboise was no longer a fortress but a royal residence and Amboise became the residence of the queen and her children.
		I love Amboise why first thing I was born there in the village and the town is so pretty I love the whole medieval feeling of it so go to Amboise.
	www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/France/france12.htm (856 words)

	Amboise France - town history, maps and hotels - IndigoGuide Amboise
		Amboise's main road is the rue Nationale, and the gare SNCF is on the other side of the river, across the Pont Général Leclerc.
		South of Amboise is the Chinese-influenced pagoda that was part of the Chateau de Chanteloup (demolished in 1823).
		Entry to the pagoda, which was built between 1775 and 1778, costs €4.50 and allows you to wander round the park and climb the pagoda to see the magnificent views of the valley.
	www.indigoguide.com /france/amboise.htm (567 words)

	Amboise, France
		The old town of Amboise lies 25km/15mi east of Tours on the left bank of the Loire, which here flows around the long, narrow Ile St-Jean.
		In 1560, in the Conspiracy of Amboise, a group of Huguenots called for freedom of worship and tried to counter the influence of the Catholic family of Guise on King Francis II.
		The plot miscarried and the conspirators were ruthlessly punished; it is said that 1,200 of their supporters were hanged from the iron railings on the balcony of the Château.
	www.planetware.com /france/amboise-f-cen-amb.htm (234 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Amboise,
		Amboise, conspiracy of AMBOISE, CONSPIRACY OF [Amboise, conspiracy of] 1560, plot of the Huguenots (French Protestants) and the house of Bourbon to usurp the power of the Guise family, which virtually ruled France during the reign of the young Francis II.
		Amboise, Georges d' AMBOISE, GEORGES D' [Amboise, Georges d'], 1460-1510, French statesman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
		Converted (1547) to Protestantism and implicated (1560) in the conspiracy of Amboise (see Amboise, conspiracy of), he spent large parts of his life in Switzerland.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Amboise, (766 words)

	The Fontayne Group - Our Hometowns - Amboise, France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Amboise is located in the Loire Valley, 35 kms from Tours and about 250 kms southwest of Paris.
		Although Amboise is very small, all its streets are steeped in history and each summer night, from June through September, its “villagers” make its most prosperous times come back to life in a show set in the garden of the castle.
		But Amboise is not only an historical town (but I like talking about its past, as you may have guessed), it is also a city with its own specialties.
	www.fontayne.com /amboise.html (369 words)

	Logement à Val de Loire - Auberge près da Amboise 4 etoiles - Le Choiseul
		The Maison de l'Ermite: François de Paule, a Calabrian hermit came to Amboise at the request of Louis XI and founded the congregation of the Minimes in the 15th century.
		Amboise is on the banks of the Loire in the center of vineyards known as Touraine-Amboise.
		The region around Amboise has recently been accented with attractions that resemble a mix of Disney's Magic Kingdom and the court of the Renaissance kings.
	www.jpmoser.com /lechoiseul-a.html (351 words)

	Manoir Saint Thomas in Amboise, Centre, France - Inns of France
		The Manoir Saint Thomas was once a priory that was founded in 1107 by Hugh 1st, the Lord of Amboise.
		Each room at the Manor evokes the history of the pretty town of Amboise: period fireplaces, a principal staircase, a turret of dressed stone, ceilings with painted beams and lovely carved woodwork.
		Relax in the shade of the silver-leaved, hundred year old lime trees and admire the statue of Meditation, dating from about 1800, which stands in the middle of the garden.
	www.innsoffrance.com /hotelview.aspx?h=2290 (290 words)

	Death of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise, France ( 1519 )
		Leonardo died on 2 May 1519 in Amboise.
		This picture shows the Chapel of St. Hubert which is situated inside the area of the king castle in Amboise.
		After destruction of the church and parts of the castle the mortal remains of Leonardo da Vinci were transferred to the Chapel of St. Hubert.
	www.kausal.com /leonardo/death.html (224 words)

	amboise what is going on (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Amboise is een kleine stad aan de Loire gelegen tussen Tours en Blois op
		De machtige Loire, die 1200 km lang is, stroomt in Amboise langs een klein eiland, het l' ile d' Or, waar Micheline en ik op wonen.
		In de buurt van Amboise heb je veel kastelen.
	quicksitebuilder.cnet.com /lavieenrose/lucasamor/id6.html (864 words)

	Amboise France Loire River Chenonceau Apartment - Townhouse
		Amboise, one of the most visited cities in France, is the perfect starting point for an enchanting discovery tour of Franceâs glorious historical past.
		Your townhouse is a pleasant walk or a short taxi ride across the Amboise Bridge, spanning the Loire River, from the train station.
		To wrap up your day, you can dine in any of the wonderful restaurants, in all price ranges, right outside your door or enjoy a home-cooked meal with fresh produce, cheese and sausages for which the area is famous, from the twice-weekly farmerâs market, one of the most popular open-air markets in the area.
	www.vrbo.com /40197 (1042 words)

	Chateau of Amboise, Touraine, France - French Architecture @ Archiseek.com
		The Chateau of Amboise, built by order of Charles VIII, Louis XII and François I between the 15th and 16th centuries was one of the first truly "royal" residences.
		At the time of the revolution most of the Chateau was demolished so that today visitors to Amboise see only about one fifth of what was formerly a vast complex of buildings.
		Records show that Leonardo da Vinci was buried in the church of Saint-Florentin in Chateau Amboise.
	france.archiseek.com /indre_et_loire/amboise/chateau (573 words)

	School parties - Office de Tourisme du Val d'Amboise Anglais (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Find out about the history of Amboise, by taking a guided tour of the town with a world-famous mystery person whose identity will gradually be revealed through clues here and there.
		The tour, with stories from history and tales of derring-do, takes the group to a place of historic interest (the royal castle in Amboise) and a more unusual place (Les Greniers de César, "Caesar's Hayloft"), providing a dynamic way of learning about their history.
		Interactive sightseeing round the outside of the castle, information on the artistic and technical innovations that formed the basis of the Renaissance, meetings with the kings and queens who left their mark on the history of France.
	www.amboise-valdeloire.com /index.php?id_site=2&id_page=1562 (722 words)

	→ Tourism HOTEL BON LABOUREUR CHENONCEAUX Loire Valley Hotels
		In the nearby Amboise state forest you will be able to catch a glimpse of bucks, roe deer, etc.
		We are just 10 km away from Amboise where you can visit the Royal Chateau of François the 1st and the Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
		Saché where Balzac lived, the Clos Lucé near Amboise where Leonardo da Vinci lived and his inventions, the Devinière in Chinon where Rabelais lived, the Possonnière in Vendôme and Talcy where Ronsard lived.
	www.amboise.com /laboureur/TourismeUK.asp (457 words)

	Amboise News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Built in 1929 as LA's first earthquake-proof apartments - ' modelled after Chateau Amboise in France's Loire Valley, this "residence" hotel has quite a history - ' everybody who is anybody has stayed here.
		Our friends Jon and Lisa were staying in a farmhouse south of Tours in the Loire valley and we had arranged to stay with them for a couple of days.
		Loches is an excellent choice as a base for the chateaux you wish to visit, as is Amboise.
	www.topix.net /ma/amboise (302 words)

	Amboise — FactMonster.com
		Amboise was the scene (1560) of a Huguenot plot against the
		conspiracy of Amboise - Amboise, conspiracy of, 1560, plot of the Huguenots (French Protestants) and the house of Bourbon...
		Georges d' Amboise - Amboise, Georges d', 1460–1510, French statesman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0803637.html (225 words)

	Amboise Pays de la Loire France Vacation Loire Valley - Large Loft in Farmhouse
		Located just 15 minutes away from Amboise, one of the most visited cities in France, itâs the perfect starting point for an enchanting discovery tour of Franceâs glorious historical past.
		If you are here in the spring or early summer, you, too, can explore the local "vide greniers" (community garage sales) or the many antique stores in the area.
		Explore Amboise, only 15 minutes away, with itâs fortressed walls, ancient clock-tower, the Royal Chateau dâAmboise, and the special jewel, Clos Luce, the magnificent home where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life, now a museum and tribute to his genius.
	www.vrbo.com /23364 (885 words)

	TrekEarth \| Ducks and Amboise Photo
		Castle of Amboise and ducks, crummy scan, I willl add one with better reflections to workshop.
		Amboise chateau now belongs to the Fondation Saint-Louis, which is run by the Count of Paris, who ensures the conservation of this historic building.
		Well, I was just in Amboise a few weeks ago, but I didn't see you glasses, or this scene.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/France/photo422400.htm (683 words)

	Travel Guide - Amboise - France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		On the banks of the Loire, 20 miles (32km) east of Tours, is the Renaissance town of Amboise.
		He made his home at the Clos-Lucé;, which is now a museum to his work with 40 models based on his drawings on display - including flying machines and a wooden tank.
		To the east of Amboise are some children's museums, including the Mini-Châteaux, a two-hectare (five-acre) park with models of the great Loire château.
	www.wordtravels.com /Attractions/Countries/France/Resorts/Amboise (387 words)

	Self-guided biking trip to Chambord: Amboise, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Beauregard, Ouchamps, Montrichard, Cheverny, ...
		The most impressive of all "Chateaux of the Loire." Its setting along the Loire with a vast natural expanse around is perfect for a leisurely bicycle tour that will fascinate kids and parents.
		Amboise can be reached by train from Paris's Austerlitz train station.
		Biking on quiet roads through vineyards, you'll reach Chaumont-sur-Loire and its castle and gardens--playground for landscape gardeners competing in the International Garden Festival--before heading inland to Ouchamps where you'll overnight.
	www.cyclomundo.com /p_loire_chambord_5_days.htm (366 words)

	spectacle sound and light at the royal castle of amboise in the loire valley - france
		spectacle sound and light at the royal castle of amboise in the loire valley - france
		The whole kingdom rejoiced, the people of Amboise in particular, since the first act of François first act is to grant a royal decree increasing their privileges.
		For the mother of the new King, left behind in Amboise, it was a time spent anxiously waiting for news.
	www.renaissance-amboise.com /anglais/presentation_gb/spec_gb.php (712 words)

	Bed and Breakfast B&B amboise in the Loire Valley, France
		6 km South of Amboise on the Loire Castles road in the Loire Valley
		Bed and Breakfast with four bedrooms carefuly furnished in a large house surrounded by its 6 acres park in Amboise, less than 2 km from Amboise Château and Leonard de Vinci's Clos Lucé.
		Bed and Breakfast with four bedrooms in a renovated farmhouse on a nine hole golf course.
	www.bonadresse.com /alist_bed-breakfast-amboise.htm (163 words)

	Château d'Amboise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		^ Charles VIII died at Amboise in 1498, having run headlong into the low lintel of a doorway.
		At the time of Napoleon this church was in such a ruinous state, delapidated during the French Revolution, that the engineer appointed by Napoleon decided it was not worth preserving; it was demolished and the stonework was used to repair the château.
		Amboise • Angers • Azay-le-Rideau • Blois ;• La Bourdaisière • Chambord ;• Chaumont • Chenonceau • Châteaudun • Cheverny • Langeais • Loches • Menars • Montsoreau • Plessis-Bourré • Le Rivau • Saumur ;• Sully • Talcy • Troussay • Ussé • Valençay • Villandry
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_d'Amboise (989 words)

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