Skip-the-line ticket for Château du Clos Lucé

The Château du Clos Lucé was the last home of the Renaissance art and science icon: Leonardo da Vinci. Visitors can explore a vast 7-hectare park, alongside a 15th-century Renaissance château filled with activities inspired by the Italian Renaissance genius.

Experience

Located just 220km from Paris in the bustling center of the Loire Valley, follow in Da Vinci's footsteps and be part of a lively historical experience at his home in Amboise. Leonardo spent the last three years of his life here, from 1516 to 1519, by invitation of King Francis I.

The visit begins at the castle, showcasing his living quarters, bedroom, kitchen, and more, culminating in a park exhibition featuring models of machines that bring their master's inventions to life. At the park, visitors can engage with Leonardo da Vinci's spirit through activities like creating flying machines, bridges, or weapons.

Discover more about this exceptional man through giant models of his most spectacular machines and eight fascinating soundscapes translated into English as the voice of Leonardo himself. The astonishing display of images offers an animated experience.

Virtual Gallery

*Do not miss the new virtual gallery of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings! You will be explored in a show where his 17 masterpieces are brought together in a single space.

The galleries include an educational walking tour, models, 3D animations, and video games that engage both young and old in the creative process of the Renaissance master. The visit lasts up to 0 day.