Château du Clos Lucé: Tickets

Château du Clos Lucé Tickets - Prices and Visitor Information

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What is Château du Clos Lucé in the Loire Valley?

• Château du Clos Lucé is the final home of Leonardo da Vinci in the heart of the Loire Valley in the historic town of Amboise.
• The château is one of France’s most fascinating Renaissance attractions and offers visitors the chance to explore Leonardo’s former residence, interactive invention models, beautiful gardens and immersive exhibitions dedicated to his life and work.

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Quick Information‍

• Château du Clos Lucé Address: 2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400, Amboise
• Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 - 20:00
• Recommended Visit Time: 2-4 hours
• Best For: History lovers, families and Renaissance art enthusiasts

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Is Château du Clos Lucé Worth Visiting?

Yes, Château du Clos Lucé is one of the most unique and interesting attractions in the Loire Valley.

• Château du Clos Lucé is one of the most fascinating attractions in the Loire Valley because it combines Renaissance history, art, science and interactive exhibits in one experience.
• Unlike many traditional castles, the château focuses heavily on the life and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, making it especially popular with families, history lovers and anyone interested in art or engineering.
• Visitors can explore Leonardo’s restored rooms, see working models of his inventions, walk through the peaceful Leonardo da Vinci Park and discover exhibitions explaining his creative ideas and influence on French history.

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What Visitors Can See At Château du Clos Lucé

• Leonardo da Vinci’s restored bedroom and private quarters
• Interactive models based on Leonardo’s inventions
• Leonardo da Vinci Park and landscaped gardens
• Renaissance Galleries dedicated to art, science and engineering
• Temporary exhibitions and cultural displays
• Historic château interiors and royal rooms

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About Château du Clos Lucé‍

Château du Clos Lucé in the town of Amboise is famous because Leonardo da Vinci, the great artist and inventor, lived there for the last three years of his life.

The château was originally built as a fortified manor house during the 12th century before later being transformed into an elegant Renaissance residence. In 1490, King Charles VIII of France acquired the estate and converted it into a royal residence.

In 1516 King Francis I invited Leonardo to live in France, and part of the king's invitation included Château du Clos Lucé, which he accepted.

Leonardo went on to work with the king on multiple projects until Leonardo's death in 1519. The artist was then buried down the road in Saint Hubert Chapel, which is in the grounds of the Royal Château of Amboise.

After the Renaissance master's death, the Château du Clos Lucé and its estate continued to be used by the French royal family until it was sold.

It went on to be owned by several noble families until it fell into disrepair in the 19th century. It was later restored and has been open to the public ever since and is now one of the Loire Valley's most popular landmarks.

Highlights at Château du Clos Lucé

• Leonardo da Vinci’s Bedroom & Quarters: See the room where Leonardo spent the final years of his life and learn about his relationship with King Francis I.
• Leonardo’s Workshops: Explore recreated studios featuring models and reproductions based on Leonardo’s famous sketches and engineering concepts.
• Leonardo da Vinci Park: Walk through landscaped gardens filled with giant interactive machines inspired by Leonardo’s inventions, including bridges, flying machines and hydraulic devices.
• Renaissance Galleries: Enjoy exhibitions dedicated to Leonardo’s work as an artist, architect, scientist and engineer.

Several models based on Leonardo’s inventions remain on display throughout the château, including interactive exhibits that children especially enjoy. The attraction also has onsite cafés and restaurants for visitors.

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