I am looking to booking tickets online to Clos de Luce in Amboise in October 2025. There is conflicting information online on whether tickets for this site are on timed entry. When I select a date, it’s showing 9:00 AM in the cart, but there doesn’t appear to be a way to change that time (I want the afternoon). Has anyone bought tickets in advance online? Were you able to go at any time that day, or did you have to select a time slot? If so, how did you select a time slot on the ticketing website? Thanks!!
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6578 posts
When i look at the Clos Lucé official website I dont see a timed entry requirement. What website were you using? Was it this one?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Hi CJean. Yes, that is the site. Initially, I didn’t think there was timed entry either, but when I add tickets to my cart, it shows the date and then 9:00 AM, which maybe is just the opening time. I am trying to figure out if that’s all it is or if I am inadvertently signing up for a specific time window.
Posted by
Chicago
1831 posts
October 2024 - I just walked up to the entrance and purchased. Went right in.
I had visited the Chateau of Amboise first thing in the AM, then walked over to Clos de Luce. I had lunch there, so although I don't remember my exact entrance time, it must have been sometime very late morning or soon past noon.
Are you seeing the advance purchase is necessary? Things change (constantly), but I don't remember being told that advance purchase was required.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
No, advance purchase is probably not necessary as I am planning to go on a weekday. But when they are available in advance, I usually like to buy them ahead of time for peace of mind. Since you had an easy time walking up last year, I won’t worry about it too much. Thanks, ORDTraveler!