Built on a rock headland dominating the city of Amboise and the Loire, this old medieval fortress preserved this time an enclosure, which contains the actual castle.
The seigniory of Amboise is attached to the crown in 1431 per Charles VII who orders to do some work. There are not many informations on the course of constructions former at that time. Louis XI reinforces the defense of the castle and installs there his wife, Charlotte of Savoy, and his children.