Leonardo da Vinci's Tomb Reopens at Château d'Amboise After Restoration

After more than two and a half years of renovation, the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the Saint-Hubert Chapel at the Royal Castle of Amboise is now open to visitors. This chapel, built under the orders of King Charles VIII in the late 15th century, contains the remains believed to belong to da Vinci, who settled in the Loire Valley in 1516 and passed away at Clos Lucé in 1519. His remains were relocated to the chapel in 1874. The restoration, costing €3.5 million and overseen by chief architect Etienne Barthélémy, involved replacing 2,000 stone pieces and repairing the spire. Additionally, the chapel's bell has resumed ringing after a 150-year silence. An exhibition titled "Chefs-d'oeuvre de Léonard de Vinci en gravure" (running until September 22) showcases 30 engravings and research indicating that Leonardo never created engravings himself.