In the footsteps and spirit of Leonardo da Vinci.
- Adress : 2 rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France
- Phone : 02 47 57 00 73
- Website : https://vinci-closluce.com/
- GPS : 47.4103 / 0.9917
- Distance : 2.5 km
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The Château du Clos Lucé offers an exciting journey into the genius of the Renaissance, following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci. A former residence of the Kings of France, this pink brick and tufa stone manor house is where the Italian master spent the last three years of his life at the invitation of François I.
- Leonardo da Vinci’s Residence: Visit the master’s bedroom, his meticulously reconstructed workshops, the bedroom of Marguerite de Navarre, and the kitchen, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the Florentine genius in the 16th century.
- Leonardo da Vinci Park: Explore a 7-hectare open-air museum where you can operate 20 giant articulated machines built from his original sketches (revolving bridge, assault tank, aerial screw…), and admire 40 translucent banners displaying his masterpieces.
- Exhibition Rooms and Digital Effects: Discover interactive models crafted by IBM from original drawings, alongside immersive spaces dedicated to his work as an architect, civil and military engineer, and the creation of the Mona Lisa.