Pagode de Chanteloup

Amboise, France

Two kilometres south of Amboise, the curious Pagode de Chanteloup was built between 1775 and 1778. The ‘Duke of Choiseul’s Folly’ or ‘Friendship monument’ was built after his exile from King Louis XV’s court as a token of his gratitude towards his loyal friends who stood by him. Clamber to the top for glorious views of the surrounding park and the forested Loire Valley. Picnic hampers are sold in summer, and you can while away the afternoon larking about in a rowboat or playing free outdoor games.

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Founded: 1775-1778
Category: Statues in France

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www.pagode-chanteloup.com

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Violeta Ananieva (5 months ago)
The Pagoda is really not in good shape but the place is interesting, there are lots of games for kids and grown-ups and a small restaurant with limited choice but delicious meals. I wish they could restore the Pagoda and the park around - it would be amazing-
Maciej Pawel (6 months ago)
It’s total cheating. Entrance for 12€ for nothing to offer. They offer dirty tower in really bad condition. Park is totally wild, poor and not conserved. Lake is not like in the advertisement books - just small lake without big canal which is empty. Boats are under water and cost additional 6€. And the best they force to enter and leave to park trough shop with second hand products.
David Bruce (14 months ago)
A long walk out of town worth the effort for tarte taking inn the cafe and stiff climb up seven stories of ever steeper spiral staircases
Frank de Groot (14 months ago)
No visitors, Chinese garden a bit overgrown. I have known of its existence for over 40 years. Time has not been kind to the place but its peace and quiet is actually a welcome change in a region that sees so many tourists.
Mark Featherstone (15 months ago)
It's a little too expensive, but the oriental garden is nice, the kids garden games are fun, the pagoda is interesting, but quite run down. The shop is fun, vintage clothes and second hand books. Takes about an hour to see everything.
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