Château du Clos Lucé, Centre Val De Loire Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Amboise, the Château du Clos Lucé is a short, pleasant walk. Head east from the Château Royal d'Amboise along the Rue de la Concorde, then turn right onto Rue du Clos Lucé. The entrance to the château will be on your left. The walk is approximately 400 meters and takes about 5 minutes. There are no specific access fees for walking.

• Public Transport

  If arriving by train at the Amboise train station, take the bus service that connects the station to the town center. From the town center, follow the walking directions to the Château du Clos Lucé. A single bus fare costs approximately €2. The Château du Clos Lucé is located 300 meters from the town center.

• Driving

  If driving, follow the A10 highway and take exit number 18, or the A85 highway and take exit number 11. Both exits are approximately 20 minutes from the Château du Clos Lucé. Follow signs to Amboise and then to the château. There is a fee-paying parking lot on Rue du Clos Lucé, 300m from the visitor's entrance. Parking rates vary, but expect to pay around €2-€3 per hour. There is also a free parking lot a few hundred meters away, further up the street. Be aware that parking can be limited during peak season.