About
Château du Clos Lucé stands in Amboise, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France, at 2 Rue du Clos Lucé. It is a Renaissance manor house, and it is best known as the home where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years. He came there as a guest of King Francis I, and the house now serves as a museum devoted to the master's inventions and artwork.
What a visit offers
The house is the main attraction, and it is worth taking time over. Visitors can walk through the rooms where Leonardo lived and see a presentation of his work. The museum's focus is on his inventions and his artistic output, so the visit is as much about how his ideas were explored as about the building itself. Because it is a manor house rather than a large palace, the visit tends to feel intimate and easy to follow.
Practical notes
- Address: 2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France
- Phone: +33 2 47 57 00 73
- Also known as: Clos Lucé Castle, Leonardo da Vinci's Last Home, Leonardo da Vinci's residence
The town around it
Amboise itself is a small town on the Loire, and Clos Lucé is one of the best-known reasons to visit it. Pairing the museum with a walk through the town makes a relaxed half-day or full day. Check the museum's contact details before you travel, since opening arrangements and visitor information are best confirmed directly with them.
