{"id":2292,"date":"2016-07-11T14:46:06","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T12:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelburgevin.fr\/en\/?p=2292"},"modified":"2023-06-25T18:10:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T16:10:59","slug":"chateau-amboise-loire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelburgevin.fr\/en\/chateau-amboise-loire\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau d’Amboise: A Quick History"},"content":{"rendered":"

As its name implies, the Ch\u00e2teau Royal d’Amboise is a ch\u00e2teau that can be found in Amboise, Loire Valley<\/a>, France. It is one of the many larger ch\u00e2teaux of France. The French Ministry of Culture recognized the ch\u00e2teau as a monument historique<\/a> in 1840.
\nThe monarchy confiscated this property during the 15th century. Like many of the larger ch\u00e2teaux, this ch\u00e2teau became a preferred royal residence. At some point, the ch\u00e2teau came into decline with some of its buildings being demolished. However, some were saved and later on restored.
\nThe ch\u00e2teau has a rich history involving wars, kings, and even a conspiracy.<\/p>\n

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The origins of the ch\u00e2teau d’Amboise<\/h2>\n

Even before the ch\u00e2teau was built, many had already recognized the location\u2019s strategic position. During the latter part of the 9th century, Ingelgarius married Adelais. The latter\u2019s family controlled Ch\u00e2teau Royal d’Amboise.
\nIngelgarius made his fortune through politics and his career as a renowned soldier. The ch\u00e2teau would pass through the hands of his heirs and would eventually land at the hands of Fulk the Red. Fulk the Red would expand his territories, with Amboise becoming one of his core possessions. Fulk Nerra would inherit the property by 987. Fulk had to deal with Odo I, Count of Blois who called on his supporters to harass Fulk.<\/p>\n

The ch\u00e2teau d’Amboise : Becoming a royal address<\/h3>\n

\"chateau<\/a>The ch\u00e2teau would see many improvements and expansions added to its structure. It was seized in September 4, 1434 by King Charles VII of France. King Charles VII took it from Louis d’Amboise after finding him guilty of a plot against Louis XI. He was originally sentenced to execution but was pardoned and had his assets seized instead.
\nThe ch\u00e2teau became the darling of several French kings. French kings from Louis XI to Francis I all loved this ch\u00e2teau. Charles VIII would be the man responsible for extensively rebuilding the ch\u00e2teau. He would bring architects from Italy to make the ch\u00e2teau the first palace built with an Italian influence.
\nKing Francis I was raised in Amboise as it belonged to Louise of Savoy, his mother. It was during the reign of Francis I that the pinnacle of the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s glory was achieved. Leonardo Da Vinci <\/a>himself became a guest of Francis I. Leonardo would live in Clos Luc\u00e9, which was connected to the ch\u00e2teau via an underground passage. Adjoining the ch\u00e2teau is the Chapel of Saint Hubert which many assume to be the resting place of Leonardo\u2019s remains.
\nKing Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici raised their kids in Ch\u00e2teau Amboise. Along with their children, the two monarchs also took care of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, who was betrothed to their son, Francis II.<\/p>\n

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A royal conspiracy<\/h2>\n

A conspiracy by the House of Bourbon was uncovered by the House of Guise, the latter effectively ruling France on behalf of Francis II, who was then too young. It was during this time that around 1,200 Protestants were sentenced to death. The stench of the dead basically drove the court away from Amboise, which would never again earn back the favor of royalty.<\/p>\n

Amboise today<\/h3>\n

The ch\u00e2teau is currently held by a descendant of King Louis-Philippe, who tried to restore it during his reign, but failed. The current comte de Paris, via Fondation Saint-Louis, is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of Ch\u00e2teau royal d’Amboise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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