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The Château du Clos Lucé

Inhabited by Leonardo da Vinci during the last three years of his life, the house has preserved many of his rooms: his bedroom, his kitchen, his study… It houses 40 of his extraordinary inventions, recreated by IBM using materials from the period: the tank, the first aeroplane, the parachute…

The Confectionery Museum in Amboise

Nougat, calissons, pralines, berlingots, toffees, sugared almonds, pastilles… a true magician of sugar, Nicolas Viollet has created a kingdom of indulgence on the banks of the Loire. It’s even a family tradition, as his father and grandfather were already in the trade. The icing on the cake is that once the sweets have been made, you get to taste them whilst they’re still warm.

The House of Magic

The House of Magic in Blois, opposite the Royal Castle, immerses visitors of all ages in the fascinating world of magic and illusion.
Shows, activities and collections dedicated to Robert-Houdin, the famous magician born in Blois, make for a fun and surprising visit.

The Tintin Exhibition: ‘The Secrets of Moulinsart’

Tintin’s creator drew direct inspiration from Cheverny when designing Moulinsart Castle, the home and ‘home port’ of Captain Haddock.