Château du Clos Lucé, Where Da Vinci's Genius Blossoms

2 rue du Clos Lucé 37400 Amboise

The castle has a big garden

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Introduction

Château du Clos Lucé, also known as the Da Vinci Park, is a classic Renaissance pink brick structure located in Amboise, France. Despite looking more like a villa, its historical significance cannot be ignored. It was where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years and departed from this world in the company of King Francis I of France. The bedroom and living room of da Vinci have been preserved in their original form from 500 years ago, still exuding the charm of antiquity. His studio is even more breathtaking, showcasing prototypes of all his inventions in various fields including military, urban planning, mechanics, aviation, and hydraulics. After leaving the castle, visit the Da Vinci theme park, where the exhibits along woodland paths showcase da Vinci's extraordinary talents. The park is filled with da Vinci's botanical sketches, geological and fluid dynamics research, and some of the landscape designs are also by da Vinci himself. The museums and exhibition halls in the park regularly host various themed exhibitions centered around da Vinci, such as "The Last Supper," "The Astonishing Mona Lisa," and "Nature and Landscape."

Address

2 rue du Clos Lucé 37400 Amboise

Opening hours

The Chateau de Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci is open to the public year-round, even during midday hours (except on December 25th and January 1st). The landscaped garden area is open during peak tourism season (March 1st to November 15th). Hours are as follows: January 10:00-18:00, February to June 9:00-19:00, July to August 9:00-20:00, September to October 9:00-19:00, November to December 9:00-18:00
the ticket office will close at 16:30 on December 24th, and one hour before closing time on other days.

Transportation

After visiting the Chateau d'Amboise, turn left and continue southeast along Rue Victor Hugo and Rue Clos Lucé for about 5 to 10 minutes until you see the castle's pink brick walls.

Website http://www.vinci-closluce.com