French country house where Leonardo da Vinci died launches child-friendly educational site

If you need a family-minded online portal, you can visit Leonardo da Vinci's Chateau du Clos Luce, which features virtual quizzes, stories and tours. Photo: AFP

The French chateau where Leonardo da Vinci spent the final years of his life has launched a kid-friendly, online portal that delves deep into the mysteries and brilliance of the Italian Renaissance master.

Last year, the Chateau du Clos Luce in the Loire Valley threw several special events to fete the 500th anniversary of da Vinci's death. It was there that the Italian artist, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist, anatomist and botanist spent the last three years of his life at the invitation of the French king before passing away in 1519.