Clos Lucé Le Clos Lucé
Clos Lucé is a Flamboyant style château in Amboise, France. This classified historical monument was established in 1471.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C to 25 °C. January is the coolest month, with a high of 7 °C and a low of 2 °C. October is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain. The site is 190 km from Paris and 20 km from Tours Val de Loire Airport. Nearby attractions include the Château d'Amboise, 0.6 km away, the Château de Chenonceau, 11.2 km away, the Château of Blois, 32.1 km away, and the Château de Chambord, 45.6 km away.
An entrance fee is required, and wheelchair access is limited. Opening hours are 10:00-18:00 in January, 09:00-19:00 from February to June and September to October, 09:00-20:00 in July and August, and 09:00-18:00 from November to December. The site is closed on January 1 and December 25.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 53 | 51 | 54 | 65 | 46 | 55 | 48 | 51 | 75 | 68 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
