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Royal Blois Castle
Royal Amboise Castle
Clos Lucé Castle
Royal Blois Castle
Royal Amboise Castle
Clos Lucé Castle
The Château du Clos Lucé, formerly called Manoir du Cloux, is a large château located in the Loire Valley. By visiting this chateau, you will get the chance to explore the 15th-century castle and travel through 800 years of the history of Chateau Du Clos Luce. You will get a glimpse into the lives of Leonardo Da Vinci and his pupils and explore the models of Da Vinci's designs housed here.
You can also take a leisurely stroll through the large landscaped garden, all of which makes a trip to the Château du Clos Lucé an absolute must while you are at the Loire Valley.
Free: For infants aged 6 and under.
Discounted Price: Children aged 7-18 (with valid ID).
Explore the fascinating castle and take a peek at Leonardo da Vinci’s life as in this very castle, he spent the final three years of his life while creating his masterpieces. Currently a museum of his life’s work, it is houses replicas of his life’s work inventions, and art. The castle also has several other rooms decorated with period furniture and gothic elements, taking you through the pages of history.
The large seven-hectare Chateau Du Clos Luce garden houses over 20 models of Leonardo Da Vinci’s creations. Browse through several themes of Da Vinci’s creations and spend time admiring the Renaissance man’s creativity and brilliant mind as children interact with his creation’s replica. Various exhibitions are held in these gardens all year round.
Chateau Du Clos Luce is a historic castle located in the Loire Valley, France. The large chateau is located at the center of the Amboise town of Loire Valley and is a part of the Indre-et-Loire department of France's Centre-Val de Loire region. To be more specific, it is located at 2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France, with the nearest train station being Amboise.
January: 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM
February - June: 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM
July - August: 9.00 AM to 8.00 PM
September - October: 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM
November - December: 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Last Entry: 1 hour before the site; castle closes 30 minutes before the park.
Closed On: 25th Dec & 1st January
Address: 2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France
By Car: A 10 motorway, exit No 18. 2 hours from Paris.
By Train: Nearest Train Station: Amboise (1.9km away)
By Bus: Nearest Bus Stop: Amboise town center (300m away)
Free & private parking space for cars and buses available nearby.
The castle holds several workshops and exhibitions for the interpretation, knowledge, and synthesis of young minds, helping kids learn through an entertaining visit.
Enjoy a meal at the relaxing historical setting of Chateau Du Clos Luce. There are three restaurants on the premises of the Chateau offering fine cuisines with an excellent view of the Chateau d’Amboise.
Leonardo Da Vinci Tomb: A small chapel houses the tomb of the Renaissance Man, close to the Chateau d’Amboise. It is a brisk 9 min walk from the Chateau Du Clos Luce.
Chapel Of Saint Hubert: Located at the entrance of Chateau d’Amboise, the gothic chapel houses the tomb of the maestro, Leonardo Da Vinci.
Chanteloup Pagoda: Realise the history of Chanteloup at the 18th-century historical site. Offering a panoramic view of Amboise, the Pagoda is a 7 min drive from Clos Luce.
Church Of Saint Florentin: What appears as a church in the modern time, once stood as a fortified castle of the 16th century. It is a 9 min walk from Chateau Du Clos Luce.
Visit Loire Valley CastlesA. Tourists are advised to buy their Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets online as on-site tickets are subject to availability, and visits inside the residence are by reservation only.
A. Chateau Du Clos Luce skip the line tickets are priced €17.50 Find more details on the Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets page.
A. Yes, the Chateau Du Clos Luce tour is open.
A. Yes, it is completely safe to go for Chateau Du Clos Luce tours post COVID-19. Complying with public health requirements, several sanitary measures are put into place following the latest government announcements.
A. Yes, the presentation of a Sanitary Pass is mandatory to access all the facilities of the Chateau Du Clos Luce.
A. Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets cannot be amended, rescheduled, or canceled.
A. Discounts are available on Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets for certain age groups and students. Please check the tickets for further details.
A. Visitors are advised to buy Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets online to reserve a time slot for their visit as visits inside the residence are by reservation only.
A. Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets cannot be amended, rescheduled, or canceled.
A. Yes, Chateau Du Clos Luce tickets include skip-the-line access.
A. Dogs are allowed inside Chateau Du Clos Luce. You must carry your dog inside the building and keep them on the lead in the park.
A. Chateau Du Clos Luce is open all year round. Several exhibitions and workshops are held on the site.