Clos Lucé
château du Clos Lucé · Amboise
castle
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Château du Clos Lucé
Welcome to the Château du Clos Lucé, a site of profound intellectual and artistic convergence. As we stand before this elegant red-brick and white-tuffeau stone manor, you are stepping into the final chapter of one of history’s…
Listen in the app2The Master’s Private Chambers — Where a Legend Faded
Step inside the bedroom where Leonardo da Vinci breathed his last on May 2nd, 1519. The room is intentionally human-scaled, designed for comfort and warmth with a large fireplace that provided a secure, workable atmosphere for…
Listen in the app3The Great Hall — Receiving the Elite of Europe
We now enter the Great Hall, or the Salle de Réception, the public face of Clos Lucé. It was here that Leonardo, despite his advancing age, continued to serve as a 'party organizer' for the young King. …
Listen in the app4The Workshop — The Laboratory of All Sciences
This recently restored workshop is perhaps the most evocative space in the château. It is here that 'Leonardo the engineer' lived alongside 'Leonardo the artist.' While he was known for the Mona Lisa, Leonardo identified strongly…
Listen in the app5The Renaissance Kitchen — A Glimpse into Daily Life
As we move into the kitchen, the sensory details of Leonardo’s daily existence come to life. This fine kitchen was managed by a chef provided by the King, but it was specifically the domain of Maturine, the cook who followed…
Listen in the app6The Leonardo da Vinci Park — Inventions in the Open Air
Step outside into the sixteen-acre park, which has been transformed into a kid-friendly, interactive open-air museum. For the past fifteen years, the owners of Clos Lucé have populated these grounds with life-sized, working…
Listen in the app7The Mysterious Underground Passage — A Cordon Umbilical
One of the most enduring mysteries of Clos Lucé lies beneath your feet. For centuries, rumors have circulated about a secret underground tunnel connecting this manor to the Royal Château of Amboise, located about 400 meters away. …
Listen in the app8The Secret Underground Passage — Myth or Reality?
One of the most enduring legends of Klo Loo-say is the existence of a secret underground tunnel connecting the manor to the Royal Chateau of Amboise. Local lore claims that King Francis the First used this tunnel to visit…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our journey through the final years of Leonardo da Vinci concludes where it began, in the quiet elegance of Clos Lucé. Since 1854, this estate has been privately owned by the Saint Bris family, who have dedicated themselves to…
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What is Clos Lucé?
Clos Lucé is a place in Amboise with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Amboise |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.4102, 0.9920 |
| Last updated |
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