Landmarks

Clos Lucé Castle Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Live an unforgettable experience discovering the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise!

Highlights

Skip the line and explore the home of Leonardo da Vinci, the stunning Clos Lucé Castle in the Loire Valley.
Breeze through 800 years of Amboise history and wander the ornate rooms and lush gardens in which the great Renaissance genius lived and worked during his twilight years.
See meticulously reconstructed replicas of some of da Vinci's most well-known inventions, as well as objects from his lifetime, student paintings, and much more.
Fun fact: Although Leonardo is responsible for some of the most innovative inventions and ideas of all time, he never actually went to school.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Clos Lucé Castle
Access to exhibitions

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 2 Jul, 2025.

Reviews

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Catherine

5/5

Jul, 2024

Fantastic experience. Really good price, which was better than any other we could find online or via the venue, plus skip the queue, which was brilliant as Clos Lucé was really busy. Thank you!

Luzia

5/5

Jun, 2024

The garden design with works by Leonardo da Vinci is sensationally well done. Very varied, interesting and designed with great attention to detail. The panels next to the respective objects are also very informative and helpful. Always worth a visit.

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Viviane

5/5

May, 2024

Magnificent location, calm and restful Very rich in learning A major exhibition on the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. Perfect place for a family visit

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Bardoux

4/5

May, 2024

it's a shame we weren't able to print the tickets. imagine if my smartphone broke down? as for the rest, it's OK. it's a good thing we had that wire cutter, because there was a lot of waiting at the ticket office.

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Rouzeau

3/5

Apr, 2024

Convenient for quick reservations and as queue-cutting tickets. The only problem is the pricing, as I paid for two tickets at the adult rate, whereas my daughter is a student and benefited from a preferential rate not shown on the site. And the difference in price is significant. So I'm disappointed to have paid so much when I could have had a discount on the spot.

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid until 2 Jul, 2025.

Your experience

The Clos Lucé Castle, formerly called Manoir du Cloux, is located in the center of Amboise, France. Built in 1941, this luxurious residence building has been passed on to several famous owners throughout history. While it stands in all its Renaissance glory, decorated royally on the inside, the castle 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 castle boasts a wide display of the Italian Maestro’s best inventions. You will be able to witness and take photos of 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 with a delicious meal in one of the 3 restaurants available on site.

Operating hours

Château du Clos Lucé

Monday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:00 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

Please note that only 80% of the castle is accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

This attraction is closed on 25th December and 1st January

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Château du Clos Lucé (2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France)

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Getting There

By Train

Take the Paris Montparnasse to reach St Pierre des Corps in 55 minutes by TGV fast train (the station is 20 km from Amboise, connection possible by local train or by road)
Take the Paris Austerlitz: Amboise direct in 2 hours (Amboise TER - Loire Valley station is 2 km from Le Clos Lucé)

By Bus

All year, a bus service provides connections between the station and Amboise town center
The Château du Clos Lucé is located 300m on foot from the town center

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