Leonardo Da Vinci Pass : Chambord, Clos Lucé & Amboise

Château de Chambord

King François I built the Château de Chambord after his victory in the Battle of Marignan in 1515. The castle is located inside an enormous park of 5,000 hectares and contains about 400 rooms, over 80 staircases, 365 fireplaces, and plenty of towers, high ceilings, and pointed domes. A must-see attraction here is the double helix staircase. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the open staircase is designed such that you can go up one side without meeting or making eye contact with someone who is descending on the other side! Use your ticket to see the over 60 rooms open to the public, as well as temporary exhibitions (according to the cultural program of the time). Later, explore the castle's grand gardens, home to beautiful flora and fauna, at your own pace.

Château du Clos Lucé

The Château du Clos Lucé, was built in 1941 and 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 the Italian Maestro’s best inventions. See the articulated glider, The Tank, The Catapult, The Mechanical Drum, and more. Learn all about da Vinci's inspirations and little secrets, at your own pace! Wrap up your self-guided tour with leisure time at the lush park and gardens.

Château Royal d'Amboise

Visit the Royal Castle of Amboise, a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire river. The architecture is a classic representation of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture and will leave you in awe. Skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the castle, where the lifestyles and secrets of the French court will be revealed to you. Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle, as well as the other members of the French court and artists who were invited to stay in the medieval fortress. 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. Try the AR HistoPad© that lets you 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.