Practical Information

Coming to the Clos Lucé

Opening Hours

Open daily, except 25 December and 1 January

  • January: 10am – 6pm
  • February – June: 9am – 7pm
  • July – August: 9am – 8pm
  • September – October: 9am – 7pm
  • November – December: 9am – 6pm

The ticket office closes one hour before the site closes.

Parking
  • Paid car park located 300 metres’ walk from the main entrance.
  • to view other car parks available in Amboise, click here.


Coming by bike?

There are two cycle parking areas available. Lockers are available for your personal belongings.

Prices

  • Free for children under 7 years old
  • Adults : €20
  • Children (aged 7-18)*: €15
  • Student*: €15
  • Reduced rates (jobseekers, large families*): €15
  • Personnes en situation de handicap* et accompagnant ** : 11 €
  • Family packages: 2 adults + 2 children: €60
    Additional child: €5
  • Carte Ambassadeur holders: free

The activity booklet, The Inventor’s Notebook (ages 7–12), is available free of charge from the ticket office (in english).

Payment methods: cash, bank card, cheques, holiday vouchers, Connect holiday vouchers, American Express (AMEX), ShopPass, Culture vouchers, Yeps vouchers, Pass Culture, vouchers, distance selling (VAD)

* Upon presentation of supporting documentation.
** If the requirement for an accompanying person is specified in the supporting documentation.

Visit Options

There are 3 tour options available
  • Self-Guided Visit (1h30 / 3h)
  • Guided Tour with our Tour Guide (1h)

In English: for groups, by booking only

  • Family Guided Tour with Mathurine (1h)

In English: for groups, by booking only

People with disabilities

Find out more here about our dedicated services designed to help you explore the château, the grounds and the Leonardo da Vinci: Painter and Architect Galleries.

Pets

Dogs are welcome: please carry them inside the château and keep them on a lead while walking in the park.

Restaurants

LA TERRASSE RENAISSANCE (7 February- 1 November) Bruschettas, salads, crêpes

LA TABLE DU MOULIN
(4 April – 27 September)
Grill, burgers, salads, crêpes

L’EMPORTÉ & LA PAUSE FRAÎCHEUR
(Mid-July – late August 2026)
Sandwiches and drinks to take away in the park

L’AUBERGE DU PRIEURÉ
Renaissance gourmet dishes in a 15th-century building
Information and Reservations: 02 47 57 69 01