⭐ "S'inspirer du vivant" explores biomimicry, a dialogue between Leonardo da Vinci’s research and contemporary advances inspired by nature.
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Highlights
🦋 Admire an original drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, an engraving of the famous Rhinoceros by Albrecht Dürer, two magnificent dresses by Iris Van Herpen inspired by marine biomimicry, and much more!
🌱 Explore, through six rooms, the impact of biomimicry on various fields, from robotics to cosmetics.
🐦 Discover several machines reproduced from the artist's drawings.
🎥 Get inspired by the works of biomimicry pioneers up to today’s researchers.
🏛️ Enjoy a free visit to the château, the 7-hectare educational park, and the Léonard de Vinci Galleries for the painter and architect, all included in your ticket.
Details
📅 Dates: From June 7 to September 10, 2025. Select your dates directly in the ticket selector.
🕐 Opening hours: You can arrive at any time of the day; the exhibition is open from 10 AM to 6 PM in June & September and from 10 AM to 7 PM in July & August.
⏳ Duration: Flexible, the visit is at your own pace.
📍 Location: Château du Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci Park - 2 Rue du Clos Lucé - 37400 Amboise
🚆 From Paris, you can take the train: Amboise train station is just a 25-minute walk from Château du Clos Lucé.
👤 Age requirement: Open to all.
♿ Accessibility: The basement and ground floor of the château, as well as the entire park, are accessible. A wheelchair is available at the reception upon presentation of an ID.
🎟️ The ticket also includes free access to the Château, the Park, and the Galleries.
🍽 Enjoy the three restaurants on the Clos Lucé site (not included in the ticket).
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Description
Experience an unforgettable day with Leonardo da Vinci at the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, at the heart of the Loire Valley castles! It is here, in this green setting, that the artist spent his last years before passing away. Discover the exhibition "S'inspirer du vivant: de Léonard de Vinci à nos jours" to better understand the fascinating impact of nature on innovation, from the Renaissance to today. By highlighting the artist’s works alongside modern biomimicry research, this exhibition takes you on an enriching and educational journey. Through drawings, objects, and models, the exhibition shows how nature has inspired major technological advancements, from bird flight to modern robotics. It’s an invitation to rethink your relationship with the living, not as a resource to exploit, but as a reservoir of sustainable solutions. Extend your visit in the 7-hectare park, designed as an open-air museum, and in the Léonard de Vinci Galleries for the painter and architect, all included in your ticket. Buy your tickets now for ‘S’inspirer du vivant: de Léonard de Vinci à nos jours’ - Exhibition Ticket + Free Visit of Château du Clos Lucé + Park + Galleries in Amboise.
- Très beau et intéressant site à visiter et des d’expositions et immersion dans les tableaux de Léonard de Vinci
- Un manque de fléchage peut-être
- Wonderful place from start to finish. Everything you could ever want to know about Da Vinci. The displays well thought out the exhibits were wonderful and to be able stand where he once stood was amazing. Can’t recommend it enough.
- A reminder of Leonardo’s brilliant mind
- il faut avoir du temps ce qui fut notre cas pour pouvoir profiter de la totalité de ce qui est proposé. Une très belle demeure ou le génie de Leonard de Vinci m 'a véritablement interpellé . Je connaissait plus le peintre que l ingénieur une belle découverte .
