Amboise and Leonardo

Our day in Ambroise was spent mainly at the Chateau du Clos Luce and the Parc Leonardo daVinci. In 1561 L de V, as is his signature on some of his art work, accepted an invitation from Francois 1 to live and work at the Chateau du Clos Luce  and " appointed him as first painter, architect and engineer of the King. He spent the last 3years of his life in this place and carried on his skills.
The park is filled with models made from his drawings, and copies of his paintings and design drawings. An exhibition of his work included copies of his famous art works.
The images show where he lived and worked and contemplated in the beautiful park like gardens.