Château du Clos-Lucé, Renaissance manor house and art museum in Amboise, France
The Château du Clos Lucé features red brick and white stone architecture with an octagonal tower containing a spiral staircase at its center.
King Charles VIII purchased the estate in 1490 for 3500 golden ecus, transforming it from a medieval fortress into a royal residence.
Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years at Clos Lucé as First Painter and Engineer to King Francis I from 1516 to 1519.
The castle opens year-round from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with extended hours in summer and shorter hours during winter months.
An underground passage connects Clos Lucé to the Royal Château d'Amboise, allowing Leonardo da Vinci and King Francis I regular meetings.
Location: Amboise
Address: 2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise
Phone: +33247570073
Website: https://vinci-closluce.com
GPS coordinates: 47.41041,0.99179
Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:05
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