🏰 Château du Clos Lucé
Leonardo da Vinci's final residence in Amboise, France
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in the 15th century as a noble residence
- Gifted to Leonardo da Vinci by King Francis I in 1516
- Located in Amboise, Loire Valley, France
- Now a museum dedicated to Leonardo's life and work
Château du Clos Lucé is a 15th-century manor house in Amboise, France, best known as the final residence of Leonardo da Vinci. King Francis I granted the property to the polymath in 1516, recognizing his genius and offering him a space to live and work. Leonardo remained here until his death in 1519, continuing his artistic and scientific pursuits despite declining health. The château now operates as a museum documenting his multifaceted contributions and his time in the Loire Valley ...