10H30
GUIDED TOUR OF THE AMBOISE GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP
Housed in a cellar dating back to the 16th century, this master glassmaker’s workshop introduces visitors to the history of glass and glassmaking techniques, before witnessing the creation of a unique, signed piece.
The workshop produces vases, jewelry and lamps for the boutique, in astonishing colors and shapes. The pieces are created by Pierre Gallou, a pupil and accomplice of the great master glassmaker Patrick Lepage.
12H00
LUNCH IN A TROGLODYTIC CELLAR IN AMBOISE

1/4 wine and coffee
All-you-can-eat hot fouées, rillettes and salad
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Ripaille of roasted and confit meats, vegetables from the cauldron
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Warm tart caramelized in a wood-fired oven

14H30
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU ROYAL D’AMBOISE
With its fortress-like appearance, this château conceals delicate architecture and Italianate gardens. Leonardo da Vinci was laid to rest in the chapel, having spent his last three years in Amboise.
A dream château featuring a cavalier tower, rib-vaulted rooms and terraces with panoramic views over the Loire River.
