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A Fascinating Place to Meet Da Vinci,
Château du Clos Lucé

Château du Clos Lucé, an old castle in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, is famous as the place where world-renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. He was highly respected here for his various experiments and research.

Recognized for this, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also famous as a representative architectural work of the 15th-century Renaissance style. Depending on the option you choose, you can also enjoy the Leonardo da Vinci Saint Jerome exhibition for a more fulfilling visit.

The Special Story of Château du Clos Lucé

Château du Clos Lucé is where Da Vinci frequently met with François I to discuss art and the Renaissance. 

François I loved Da Vinci's artwork and requested the completed Mona Lisa painting. However, Da Vinci never gave him the work, and after Da Vinci's death, François I purchased several of Da Vinci's artworks, including the Mona Lisa, from Da Vinci's heirs.

An Exquisitely Beautiful Castle

Château du Clos Lucé is not only a place where you can see traces of Da Vinci but also a place with truly captivating beauty in itself. In particular, there is a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition inside, so we recommend seeing Da Vinci along with the beautiful castle.