Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions on display

Museum Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What to expect

The Château du Clos Lucé is a historic castle located in Amboise, France, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life. The castle features a collection of Leonardo's inventions, as well as rooms that showcase the history of the 16th century, including Leonardo's bedroom and the council chamber. The castle also has a unique garden and offers a special booklet for children aged 7-12. The place is family-friendly, with activities such as handling models of Leonardo's inventions, and has a restaurant on site. The town of Amboise is an ideal weekend destination with a range of hotels

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France with Kids, Things To Do in the Loire Valley

France with Kids, Things To Do in the Loire Valley
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the basement of the castle, where models of da Vinci’s inventions are on display

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing models of da Vinci’s inventions and learning about his vision ✨