Pagode de Chanteloup
An 18th-century Chinese-style pagoda outside Amboise, from which climbing visitors can see across the Loire Valley and the Amboise forest.
Chanteloup Pagoda was built in 1775-1778 by the Duke of Choiseul, after his exile from court, on his Chanteloup estate. The seven-storey Chinese-style pagoda stands about 44 metres tall and is a landmark of 18th-century European Chinoiserie. The original château has been demolished, leaving only the pagoda and a pond. From the top, you can see across the Loire Valley and the Amboise forest, and on clear days you can make out several châteaux. The grounds are good for picnics and boating, and traditional French wooden games are provided free of charge. Entry costs about EUR13, and the pagoda is about 3 km from Amboise Château.
Opening hours
About Apr–Nov 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Château d'Amboise
- Château du Clos Lucé
- Château de Chenonceau
- Vouvray
- Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Royal City of Loches
- Tours Cathedral
- Tours Old Town