Clos Luce and Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise

Leonardo arrived here in 1516 and only lived around 3 years in this house before his death, but he left a lot of his works there. He owned the house, and enjoyed using a secret passageway between it and the royal residence.

Image of Leonardo in the passage to Amboise castle
Inventions
Natural curiosities
Kitchen and lab area
Inventions and curiosities
Newer buildings on the property had more information on Leonardo da Vinci and his many inventions.
Amboise castle is connected to Leonardo’s home by a tunnel.
Older tourism sign designating the Amboise wine region

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