Restaurants

The Clos Lucé - Auberge du Prieuré restaurant

« If you would keep healthy, follow this regimen: do not eat unless you feel inclined »

Come and enjoy something to eat while relaxing in a really charming, historical setting, at the centre of the Renaissance gardens, planted with roses, with their splendid view over the Château d’Amboise.

"La Terrasse Renaissance" – Crêperie - Salad bar

With tall pines, Italian cypresses, Mona Lisa roses and boxtree borders, La Terrasse Renaissance welcomes you for lunch or a gourmet snack, with a breathtaking view of the château.

Open: 8 February to 11 November 2025 - 10am to 5.30pm

La Table du Moulin and the take-away catering

In the tranquility of Leonardo da Vinci park, in front of the Mill with Leonardo’s gearing, lunch is served in a shady arbour.

Throughout the day: hot drinks, refreshments and treats. La Table du Moulin offers a choice of mixed salads, grills, desserts and homemade sandwiches, paninis, chips.

Opposite La Table du Moulin, takeaway catering is perfect for anyone wanting to have a snack in the park.

▪ Opening: 5 April - 28 September 2025
▪ Opening of the 'emporté' and 'la pause fraicheur' : 12 July - 20 August 2025

L’Auberge du Prieuré: a gastronomic journey to the time of Leonardo da Vinci

In this inn, Chef Sieur Sausin, a specialist in historical cuisine, takes gourmets on a gastronomic journey to the time of Leonardo da Vinci.

Throughout the year, on the shaded terrace or by the fireplace, visitors can enjoy Renaissance-inspired recipes in a unique setting: confit of chicken in local wine, squash “gastiau” with caraway, salmon aumônière with basil, and leek tredura…. Waiters wear Renaissance costumes and the menu, filled with historical anecdotes, is presented in the traditional old "François" or medieval French. A tasty and immersive experience for the family. Open for lunch:

Auberge du Prieuré open to individuals

  • From Saturday 8 February to Sunday 9 March
  • From Saturday 5 April to Sunday 4 May
  • From Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June
  • From Saturday 5 July to Sunday 5 August
  • From Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November
  • Saturday 20 December to Sunday 4 January

During school holidays: open every day except Monday



For groups

Open all year round, for lunch or dinner, by reservation

Information, prices and bookings : Olivier Bracquemont: olivier.b@vinci-closluce.com