Château du Clos Lucé

Formerly called Manoir du Cloux, the château du Clos Lucé is located smack in the center of Amboise. Dating back to 1941, this luxurious residence building stands in all its Renaissance glory, decorated royally on the inside. The Château is most popularly known for being Leonardo Da Vinci’s last home. With the invitation of Francis I, Da Vinci moved into the royal french residence in 1516 and went on to spend the last three years of his life here. Besides a splendid collection of art and sculptures, the Château boasts a wide display of da Vinci's best inventions. Marvel at architectural wonders such as The articulated glider, The Tank, The Catapult, The Mechanical Drum, and more. Learn all about his inspirations and his little secrets that you will only find out here, at your own pace! Wrap up your informative, self-guided tour with leisure time at the lush park and gardens, or at your own expense, tickle your taste buds to a delicious meal in one of the three restaurants available on site.

Château Royal de Blois

Visit the Blois Castle, the previous residence of several French kings and an extraordinary representation of French architecture ranging from the 13th to the 17th century. Skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the castle with your priority entry tickets. Prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th-century Medieval fortress, the Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500), the François Renaissance wing (1515-1518), and the Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638). Don't miss out on visiting the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher. This is paired with simultaneous translation via an audio guide in 10 languages (they are disinfected after every use).

Château Royal d'Amboise

Skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the Amboise Castle, where you can see for yourself the lifestyles and secrets of the French court! Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance and see first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest. You can also use the HistoPad© to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails...the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017.