Amboise - Chaeau-Renault

 

Wednesday 6 August cont.

 A wonderful burger meal(!) with Adrian and Sophie arrived from their home in Paris.  Pictures of them tomorrow. 

 

 Yes a Burger Restaurant, but this is not McDonalds!  Brioche crispy buns with layers of chicken and salads.

 

 Pudding was quite amazing too - but I did share these profiteroles (one forme) with Tilman!  No sling on arm for eating, but it does look a bit swollen.

 


Tilman's drink in a wonky glass!



Thursday 7 August
 
Being proper tourists in Amboise, despite 32deg heat.  First stop was to a pharmacy for a different sort of sling that hopefully won't give me so much neck and shoulder pain.
Our first visit was to the Chateau de Clos Luce - the home of Leonardo da Vinci for his last 3 years of life.  Really interesting with lots of information and models of his inventions and ideas for the future, many of which were very fanciful.
 
 
 
 
  
 
Some of his designs.
His room for mixing his paint colours.
A clever 3D presentation.
One of his mad inventions - a paddle boat.
Beautiful gardens which he loved and designed several different kinds of bridges.  This one is two-tiered so that it was more fun to change levels.
After a stop at a cafe for some necessary cold drinks, we went to the Chateau.  Photos of the castle and the gardens high above it, plus some views of the town and river from there. 
 
 








I'm very pleased that I managed to do all this - even the climbing of spiral stone staircases!  
 
The gang of 6 this evening.  

 
 
 
 


 





 

 

 

 

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  1. Wendy F9 August 2025 at 12:07

    I’m pleased that you are feeling better and still able to enjoy your holiday. We loved Chateau de Clos Luce and spent a whole day there. Happy memories! xxx

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