Rising above the river the chateau provides the main focus for visitors.
The clock tower and the narrow winding streets.
The Saint Denis church lies in the south east corner of the town.
By the riverside we came across this odd looking fountain by Max Ernst of a turtle topped by a teddy bear
On the outskirts of Amboise is this pagoda, which was once part of an 18th century chateau.
The Duke of Choiseul constructed this Chinese style monument as Chinese decorations were all the rage at the time and we climbed to the top to admire amazing views of the surrounding countryside.
In the gardens there is a lake complete with Chinese boats.
You can even take a trip around the grounds in a rickshaw.
Meanwhile John decided to have a go at Chinese skittles.
See more photos including our trip in a balloon and of our visit to the Loire valley in 2004.