Amboise: Sunday's Finest

April 14th we bound a train for nearby Amboise for the large regional farmers market and to check out the town itself. We were blessed with a beautiful hot day and it made our trip even sweeter. Experiencing a French market is a must and the sights and smells caught our eyes and taste buds. From live foul to huge cheeses to enormous bottles of wine and even clothes and mattresses... this market had it all!!

With our mouths watering it was time for some lunch and we dined outside on the town square... only getting slightly burned!! We then decided to explore Chateau d'Amboise and we were not disappointed. For me the highlight of the day (apart from the weather) was in the chateau or rather what was in its chapel. Here lies the tomb of the great Leonardo de Vinci. His tomb is simple yet elegant and the tiny chapel which houses him is beautiful.

The Chateau itself is very well preserved and nice for all age groups. Once we had exited the building we found an ice-cream stand and we took our cones to the grass and enjoyed the long awaited sunshine.

With a few hours to kill we had a few beverages in the shade once we had had enough of the heat (my slightly red skin in particular needed a break). Amboise is a lovely town and a great spot for tourists and locals alike particularly on market day. The chateau gives lovely views of the Loire river and the gardens are very well kept also. The town itself is beautiful in the sunshine and the little square provides lots of nice cafes and restaurants.