English
Visit with commentary
Do you know Mathurine?
Famous at Le Clos Lucé, she ruled the kitchen at the chateau, and, in the great hearth, cooked up dishes that were mainly vegetarian for the Master and his guests.
Leonardo’s affection for his faithful and devoted servant is shown by the gift he left her in his will: a luxurious coat in black fabric, trimmed with leather.
Mathurine, Leonardo da Vinci’s servant and cook, will open the doors of Le Clos Lucé to you. Let yourselves be carried away by the history of this place and its legends – here Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life.
Language : French or English
Duration of the visit: 1hr 15mins
For groups:
book directly with the Office de Tourisme d’Amboise (Amboise Tourist Office).
For individuals:
Visits with commentary are available in July and August, from Monday to Friday, at 11.15 a.m and 3.30pm in French, and 2.30 pm in English.
Register beforehand at the Office de Tourisme d’Amboise or with the guide at the chateau, 15 minutes before the visit begins.
Office de Tourisme d’Amboise
Quai du Général de Gaulle
37 400 Amboise
France
+33 (0)2 47 57 09 28
Guided Tour in French
Several departures for Guided tour in French are offered everyday.
Language : French
3.50€ additional to entrance ticket
From May to September : 11.30 a.m, 4.00 p.m, 5.30 p.m everyday
From October to April : 11.30 a.m, 2.30 p.m, 4.30 p.m every weekend and everyday during school holidays.
Except April 9 : 2.30 pm only, April 10 : 11.45 am instead of 11.30 am, April 21 : 10.30 am and 11.30 am and April 25 : 1.30pm, 3.00pm, 4.30pm
Guided tours won’t be possible on friday 29th march, tuesday 2nd april and thursday 11th april, and on the 14th, 15th and 16th of may in the morning. However it will still be possible to visit freely le Clos Lucé.
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