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Clos Lucé

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    • Day 6

      Château Le Clos Lucé - das Schloß

      August 24, 2019 in France ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      Zurück nach Amboise und wir stehen vor dem Park des Clos Lucé, hier verbrachte und forschte Leonardo da Vinci von 1616-1619 die letzten 3 Jahre seines Lebens am Hofe von Franz I., der im nahen Chateau Amboise residierte.

      Durch den Park laufen wir erst Richtung Chateau, die Mittagssonne brennt und unsere Motivation/Kraft ist leider dementsprechend gering.

      Das Schloss betreten wir auf dem Rundgang durch den Wachturm und dann über die Galerie/Wachturmmauer direkt zum Zimmer von Leonardo da Vinci. Im Erdgeschoss sehen wir auch noch die ehemaligen Schreib- und Experimentierzimmer von Leonardo. Im Keller gibt es noch eine kleine Ausstellung zu den verschiedenen Maschinen Leonardos und der möglichen Umsetzbarkeit. Insgesamt ist das eher mitteljährliche Schloss/Burg interessant und den Besuch wert.
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    • Day 34

      Chateau du clos Luce Leonardo da Vinci

      November 9, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Chateau du clos Luce
      Hier hat Leonardo da Vinci seine letzten 10 Jahre gelebt und viele seiner großartigen Werke und Ideen sind hier entstanden.
      Hier starb Leonardo da Vinci und wir besichtigen dieses fantastische Chateau und ergötzen uns an seinen kreativen Arbeiten und an dem wunderschönen Garten, welchen er ebenfalls entworfen hat.
      Mit König Franz I.war er sehr viel zusammen dieser hat gegenüber im großen Schloss Amboise gewohnt und in dieser Zeit die Planung für das größte Schloss von Frankreich Chambord begonnen, Leonardo war hier sehr inspirierend aktiv tätig und Franz der l. hat viele seiner Ideen verwirklicht.
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    • Day 6

      Private Winetasting

      August 29, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      We had a private winetasting with a sommelier. For this event, he took us down to the tunnels that connected Clos Luce with the king's castle. Leonardo da Vinci and Francis I used to meet down here. The king affectionately called Leonardo "my father."

      The sommelier explained the process of correctly tasting a wine. Then he had us sample 4 different wines from the Loire Valley and we analyzed the characteristics of each. In France, wine is consumed with food to enhance the taste of each. There are some wines which you would never drink by themselves. The sommelier gave us different types of cheese and sausage so we could see how different the wine tasted with different foods.
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    • Day 9

      Schloss Le Clos Lucé

      March 25, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌬 11 °C

      Das Schloss Le Clos Lucé liegt nur 500 m vom Loireschloss Amboise, das wir letztes Jahr besuchten, entfernt.
      Obwohl Leonardo da Vinci dort die letzten 3 Jahre seines Lebens verbrachte, entschlossen wir uns, nur einen Blick 👀 in den Innenhof zu werfen. Stattdessen gingen wir weitere 700 m zum Château Gaillard, dem 3. und letzten Schloss von Amboise.Read more

    • Day 8

      Château Clos Lucé in Amboise

      June 15, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      Auf Empfehlung unseres Gastgebers Stéphan entscheiden wir uns dafür, dieses Schloss in Ambois zu besichtigen, das sich auf vielfache Weise abhebt von den anderen, denn das Château Clos Lucé vermittelt uns das alltägliche Leben Leonardo da Vincis.

      Auf Einladung des Königs von Frankreich Franz I. verbrachte Leonardo da Vinci die letzten drei Jahre seines Lebens hier und widmete sich der Vollendung seiner Erfindungen und der Arbeit an den großen Projekten für den König, bevor er am 2. Mai 1519 entschlief. Das seit zwei Jahrhunderten im Besitz der Familie Saint Bris befindliche Schloss Clos Lucé gewährt einen vollständigen Überblick über die Eingebungen Leonardo da Vincis. Zu sehen sind sein Schlafzimmer, seine Küche, sein Arbeitszimmer, die Renaissance-Säle, die Kapelle mit den von seinen Schülern gemalten Fresken, seine Skizzen, Gemälde, u.a. auch eine Replik der berühmten Mona Lisa, sowie 40 seiner Erfindungen zu den Bereichen der Kriegstechnik, des Städtebaus, der Mechanik, der Flugtechnik und der Hydraulik.
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    • Day 8

      Der Leonardo da Vinci/Park

      June 15, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      Der Leonardo da Vinci-Park bietet einen landschaftlichen Rundgang, der den Kenntnissen des Meisters aus der Toskana gewidmet ist. Der mit Hilfe der bedeutendsten Wissenschaftler und Forscher gestaltete „Garten Leonardos“ lässt die botanischen Zeichnungen, geologischen und hydraulischen Studien und die Landschaften Leonardos wieder lebendig werden.Read more

    • Day 6

      Le Clos Luce

      August 29, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      We visited the last home of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise. He came here at the invitation of the king, Francis I, to study anatomy. In Italy he was prohibited from working on cadavers so was limited in his research. The photos show the outside of the house, Leonardo's bed chamber where he died in 1519, and his workshop.Read more

    • Day 11

      Château de Clos Lucé and Amboise

      September 12, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      Château de Clos Lucé and Amboise

      Our day in the Loire Valley continued to be a tapestry of history, culture, and artistic wonders. In the afternoon, we embarked on a journey to Château de Clos Lucé and the charming town of Amboise.

      Our visit to Château de Clos Lucé was a journey into the world of genius, as this was the final residence of the great Leonardo da Vinci. The castle itself was a testament to the elegance of the Renaissance, and the da Vinci exposition within its walls allowed us to delve into the mind of the polymath. The inventions and creations on display offered a glimpse into the brilliance of one of history's greatest minds.

      The town of Amboise, with its cobbled streets and historic architecture, provided the perfect backdrop for our afternoon exploration. As we wandered through the charming streets, we felt as if we had stepped back in time. The Loire River flowed gently through the town, adding to its idyllic charm.

      Amboise also offered its own share of historical treasures, including the stunning Château d'Amboise. The castle's regal presence overlooked the town, a reminder of the grandeur of the French monarchy.

      As we soaked in the ambiance of Amboise and the legacy of da Vinci, we were reminded once again of the multifaceted experiences that travel can bring. The Loire Valley, with its châteaux, art, and history, had offered us a rich and diverse tapestry of experiences, each one contributing to the unforgettable story of our journey.
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    • Day 6

      Leo's House

      June 18, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Chateau du Clos Lucé.
      Our next, and last tour of the day, was Chateau du Close Lucè is just down the hill from the Chateau D'Amboise. You can see it off in the distance through the window of the bedroom of the owner.
      If you remember from earlier, Leonardo Da
      Vinci was buried there. Close Lucè is where Leonardo lived the last three years of his life. It was built in 1471 on the foundation of another 12th century building.
      King Francois I loved Leonardo's work and invited him to come live in Amboise and commissioned his work, inspiring the Renaissance movement.
      I knew that he was an artist and sculptor, but I had no idea he was an engineer, architect,
      and inventor. The whole bottom floor of this chateau was dedicated to his inventions. There were journals and papers with his notes and sketches.
      He was ahead of his time and designed the first tank, automobile, airplane, helicopter, swing bridge, and the parachute just to name a few.
      IBM had even produced some of the models using materials from that time.
      By the time we finished there, it was time for dinner, so it was back to Amboise, where we ate across the street from where we ate the night before. It was called the Anne de Bretagne.
      We had some obnoxious people around us. First, two locals who wouldn't move there chairs away from our table while they drank their wine. They didn't want to be in the sun I think. Then three American girls who cackled a lot. Adam photobombed one of their selfies. I would love to be a fly on the wall when they catch that. We would end up seeing them the next day at Chambord as well.
      It would be our last night in Amboise, so we celebrated with Gelato again.
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    Clos Lucé, Clos Luce

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