Touraine: Château d'Amboise and Château du Clos Lucé Tour Château d'Amboise and Château du Clos Lucé Tour
ID: GYG594711-1001172
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Witness the rich history of Château d'Amboise, once home to French kings, and delve into the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at Le Clos Lucé.
Overlooking the Loire, the Château d'Amboise in the heart of Touraine was home to kings Louis XI, Charles VIII (who died there), Louis XII, and François 1er. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, it became part of the French crown in 1431. The chapel of St. Hubert houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci, who lived at Le Clos Lucé, 2 steps from the château.
At the invitation of François 1er, Leonardo da Vinci spent the last 3 years of his life at the Château du Clos Lucé, a Renaissance marvel. Le Clos Lucé allows visitors to experience the genius of da Vinci through furnishings, decorations, inventions, and models. The park has been transformed into a play area, inviting visitors to handle da Vinci's inventions.
Highlights
- Explore the historic Château d'Amboise
- Immerse yourself in the brilliance of the Renaissance at Le Clos Lucé
- Visit the chapel of St. Hubert within Château d'Amboise
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
