Skip-the-line ticket for Chateau du Clos Luce

Rue du Clos Lucé, 2, 37400, Amboise, France, Amboise, France
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$20.00
Overview
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Chinese, Korean
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

The Château du Clos Lucé was the last home to the Renaissance art and science icon: Leonardo da Vinci. Clos Lucé has a huge 7-hectare park on offer for visitors to discover, as well as a 15th-century Renaissance château, animated with multiple activities inspired by the Italian Renaissance genius.Here at only 220km from Paris in the bustling center of the Loire Valley, follow in Da Vinci's footsteps and be part of a lively and historical experience as you visit his home located in the town of Amboise! It was here at the Château Clos Lucé, by invitation of King Francis I, where Leonardo spent the last 3 years of his life from 1516 to 1519.The visit will start at the castle and will move on so you will see his living place, bedroom, kitchen and more, until coming to an end in the park where you will find a large exhibition of models of machines that give life to their master. At the park, you will get to sense Leonardo da Vinci's spirit while creating flying machines, bridges or weapons.You will even learn more about this exceptional man thanks to the giant models of his most spectacular machines, not to mention the 8 fascinating soundscapes translated into English as the voice of Leonardo himself and the astonishing display of images giving an animated expression to Leonardo's visions.Do not miss the new virtual gallery of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings! You will be thrown into an immersive show where Leonardo da Vinci's 17 masterpieces are brought together in a single space. The fascinating galleries are set to include an educational walking tour, models, 3D animations, and video games that will take both the young and the old into the creative process of the master of Renaissance.

What to remember

Important info

  • The monument is closed on January 1 and December 25. Opening hours can vary. Please double-check the opening hours on the monument's website before visiting
  • Private paid parking 300 meters from the entrance. Bicycle garage available
  • Free admission for children under 7 years old
  • Suitable for people with mobility impairments
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What's included
included-item
Access to the château and the park. Access to the virtual gallery of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings. A visit brochure available in 14 languages
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Highlights

Visit Leonardo da Vinci's last home. Explore Leonardo da Vinci's workshops. Do not miss the new immersive cultural space in Parc Leonardo Da Vinci

Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
Château du Clos Lucé - Parc Leonardo da Vinci
Meeting Point

Entrance directly inside the Château du Clos Lucé. Parking for buses and cars, in the rue du Clos Lucé, 300m on foot from the visitors' entrance.