Live an unforgettable experience discovering the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise!
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Explore the home of Leonardo da Vinci, the stunning Clos Lucé Castle in the Loire Valley.
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Breeze through 800 years of Amboise history and wander the ornate rooms and lush gardens in which the great Renaissance genius lived and worked during his twilight years.
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See meticulously reconstructed replicas of some of da Vinci's most well-known inventions, as well as objects from his lifetime, student paintings, and much more.
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Fun fact: Although Leonardo is responsible for some of the most innovative inventions and ideas of all time, he never actually went to school.
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Entry to Clos Lucé Castle
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Access to exhibitions
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These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Dec, 2025.
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Guests from Spain, Italy, Brazil and over 10 countries have loved this experience
Pascal
Oct, 2024
We were captivated by the story of an extraordinary character. The château tells the story of the artist, his life, his works and his creations. The château's gardens are a playground for Leonardo da Vinci's imagination, and we're in awe of his work.View original review in French
Stephen
Nov, 2024
The château itself is quite small but very well preserved and renovated. Each room is decorated and equipped as it was when Da Vinci lived there. The displays of his art and scientific discoveries are informative and well laid out. The gardens are great for a stroll around. The booking process with headout was easy and well priced.
Trosset-paluch
Sep, 2024
We loved walking around the house where Leonardo da Vinci once strolled. A magnificent garden and an interior with a whole section of his work. Thank youView original review in French
Avril
Sep, 2024
Interesting tour, pleasant park to visit. It's a pity that the guided tour is extra, it would have been a plus for understanding the visit to the chateau. But we made do with the very well-done guidebook. In any case, a visit worth making.View original review in French
Masclet
Aug, 2024
Already accustomed to the visit, it was a lightning revisit with my granddaughters, we discovered the exhibition building created in 2021 which did not exist during previous visits. We missed the night-time presentations. A small downside: when buying tickets on the Le Clos website, there was no discount for students, which was a bit surprising. Otherwise, we were delighted with the visit to the chateau and park, given the heat.View original review in French
These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2025.
The Clos Lucé Castle, formerly called Manoir du Cloux, is located in the center of Amboise, France. Built in 1941, this luxurious residence building has been passed on to several famous owners throughout history. While it stands in all its Renaissance glory, decorated royally on the inside, the castle is most popularly known for being Leonardo Da Vinci’s last home. With the invitation of Francis I, Da Vinci moved into the royal French residence in 1516 and went on to spend the last three years of his life here.
Besides a splendid collection of art and sculptures, the castle boasts a wide display of the Italian Maestro’s best inventions. You will be able to witness and take photos of architectural wonders such as The articulated glider, The Tank, The Catapult, The Mechanical Drum, and more. Learn all about his inspirations and his little secrets that you will only find out here, at your own pace! Wrap up your informative, self-guided tour with leisure time at the lush park and gardens, or at your own expense, tickle your taste buds with a delicious meal in one of the 3 restaurants available on site.
Accessibility
- Please note that only 80% of the castle is accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
- This attraction is closed on 25th December and 1st January
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Ticket Redemption Point
You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Château du Clos Lucé (2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France)
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Getting There
By Train
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Take the Paris Montparnasse to reach St Pierre des Corps in 55 minutes by TGV fast train (the station is 20 km from Amboise, connection possible by local train or by road)
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Take the Paris Austerlitz: Amboise direct in 2 hours (Amboise TER - Loire Valley station is 2 km from Le Clos Lucé)
By Bus
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All year, a bus service provides connections between the station and Amboise town center
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The Château du Clos Lucé is located 300m on foot from the town center
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