Where is Château du Clos Lucé?
The Château du Clos Lucé (or simply Clos Lucé ), formerly called Manoir du Cloux, is a large château located in the center of Amboise, in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It is located in the natural Val de Loire (formerly called Touraine) region.
Why did Leonardo da Vinci live at the Château du Clos Lucé?
At the invitation of Francis I, Leonardo da Vinci came to live at the Château du Clos Lucé and stayed here for the last three years of his life, devoting himself to perfecting his inventions. Leonardo was prolific and inspired, working as an engineer, architect and theatrical director, organising lavish festivities for the Court.
How far is Clos Lucé from Château d'Amboise?
Clos Lucé is 500 metres from the royal Château d'Amboise, to which it is connected by an underground passageway. King Charles VIII bought the home from Etienne Le Loup in 1490 and during this time it became known as the ‘summer house’, housing French royalty.
When was the Chateau de Cloux built?
The Chateau de Cloux which is known by the name Clos Luce was built in 1471 on foundations dating back to the 12th century. From an architectural point of view, the chateau is mainly the 15th century although the watchtower is the last surviving piece of medieval architecture.
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