Clos Luce
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Clos Luce is a small chateau in the city of Amboise. The place is famous for being the official residence of Leonardo da Vinci between 1516 and 1519, when Leonardo died.
Clos Luce is located at 500 metres from the royal Chateau d'Amboise, to which it is connected by an underground passageway.
Clos Luce is located at 500 metres from the royal Chateau d'Amboise, to which it is connected by an underground passageway.
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