In the enchanting setting of the Château du Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci, a magnificent sensory experience is revealed through the romantic destiny of Caterina, former slave and mother of artist. More than sixty original works, including drawings by the master, paintings by his students, Florentine and Venetian manuscripts, as well as books from the 16th ^th century, take us on a moving journey through the centuries and the sensations. Like Caterina, our journey begins in Circassia, where the scents of pine trees and wildflowers evoke a distant land bathed in golden light. In Constantinople, we discover the heady scents of exotic spices, while in Venice, the canals reveal the captivating scent of roses and lilies. In Tuscany, lavender fields and lemon orchards fill the air with their delicate fragrances, while in Florence, Leonardo and Caterina explore the art of perfume, mixing musk, civet and ambergris with plant and mineral essences. The climax of this olfactory journey will take place at the court of the Valois in Val de Loire, embalmed by royal perfumes and scented rosaries which permeate opulent salons. A poetic and touching sensory adventure, bathing us in the delicate scents of the past.

Did you know?
The Château du Clos Lucé is an emblematic place full of history and mystery. This 15th^th century mansion was the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent the last three years of his life there, from 1516 to 1519, at the invitation of Francis I^{st{17 }. The castle, made of pink bricks and white stones, is a jewel of Renaissance architecture. Inside, the rooms have been restored to reflect the atmosphere of yesteryear, while the sumptuous gardens, dotted with life-size reproductions of his inventions, allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of the genius and touch his fingers. visionary concepts.}

CHÂTEAU DU CLOS LUCÉ
2 rue du Clos Lucé
37400 Amboise
Until September 15, 2024
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