Clos Lucé Castle & Da Vinci Park Tickets

Explore Leonardo da Vinci's last home at Clos Lucé Castle, with skip-the-line entry and access to exhibitions and park.

Getting started

Head to Clos Lucé Castle in the center of Amboise and present your mobile voucher at the main entrance. Your skip-the-line entry lets you move past the regular ticket queue and head directly inside. Once your ticket is scanned, you are free to explore the castle, Leonardo da Vinci Park, and the exhibitions at your own pace.

What to expect

Clos Lucé Castle

Formerly called Manoir du Cloux, Clos Lucé Castle is a Renaissance residence that was passed down through several notable owners. It became Leonardo da Vinci’s home in 1516 at the invitation of King Francis I, and he spent the last three years of his life working and living here.

Features

• See the richly decorated interiors, from Leonardo da Vinci’s bedroom to rooms that evoke his daily life and work during his final years in Amboise.

• Discover models and displays that showcase Leonardo’s major inventions, including creations such as the articulated glider, the tank, the catapult, and the mechanical drum.

• Your ticket includes entry to Clos Lucé Castle, giving you full access to its historic rooms and architectural details.

Leonardo da Vinci Park and exhibitions

Step outside into the surrounding park and gardens, where nature and interpretation spaces highlight Leonardo’s ideas. Exhibitions in the castle and grounds present replicas of his machines, artworks, and interactive displays inspired by his studies.

Features

• Stroll through the lush park and gardens that frame the castle, and see large-scale models of Leonardo’s inventions set in the landscape.

• Explore the on-site exhibitions that display objects linked to Leonardo’s life, reconstructions of his designs, and interpretive material on his work and legacy.

• With your ticket, you have access to all included exhibitions in the castle and park, so you can move between indoor galleries and outdoor installations as you like.

Wrapping up

After exploring the castle, exhibitions, and park, you can spend extra time relaxing in the gardens or head into the town of Amboise to continue your day. If you wish, you can also buy a meal or snack at one of the three on-site restaurants before you leave.