Restaurants
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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"
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.
Opening Hours:
7th February – 1st November 2026: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(Restaurant open from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, bar service
and break for a sweet snack available throughout)
No reservations required
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: 4 April - 27September 2026
▪ Opening of the 'emporté' and 'la pause fraicheur' : mi-July and mid-August 2026
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:
Opening dates for visitors to Clos Lucé:
- From Saturday, April 4 to Friday, May 1 (except April 10, 15, 20, and 27)
- Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25
- From Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, August 30 (except Mondays)
- From Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, November 1 (except Mondays)
- From Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (except Mondays)
- During school holidays: open every day except Monday
From €30 for adults and €17 for children under 12.
From €40 for evening events (Theatrical Evenings and Nighttime Strolls)
Information (only): +33 2 47 57 00 73
Reservations: +33 2 47 57 69 01 / sieur.sausin@free.fr
For groups
Open all year round, for lunch or dinner, by reservation
Information, prices and bookings : Olivier Bracquemont: olivier.b@vinci-closluce.com