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Château de Chambord (Loire Valley, France)


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Château de Chambord (Loire Valley, France)

 
Description: Address: Loir-et-Cher / France / This is the largest castle in the Loire Valley. It was constructed by King Francois I.

Newest Review: ... the summer there is a special light show that costs a little extra but is really worth seeing. They project the show onto the front of the Chateau with the music and light's filling the sky and creating a fascinating atmosphere for everyone watching. While the grounds themselves are incredibly impressive and give you an opportunity to view the local wildlife, it's inside the Chateau that is ... more

 ... perhaps the most impressive. With the Leonardo Da Vinci designed double staircase in the centre of the main building the Chateau has an impressive entrance that really takes your breath away. As soon as you enter the main house everyone stops to ma...more

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Andy.mack
Crowned Review Château de Chambord (Loire Valley, France): That's What I Call A Hunting Lodge (866 words)
by - written on 23/09/09 (Very useful, 69 readings)
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The Loire Valley located in Central France is famous for its historical towns such as Blois and Amboise, however it is probably more famous for the famous Chateau's. Perhaps the most famous of these would be the Chateau de Chambord. Designed in the French Renaissance style the Chateau is the best known within the region. The Chateau was originally built as a hunting lodge for King Francois 1st. Situated within 13,000 acre forest the setting for Chambord couldn't be any more impressive. From your first view of the Chateau it is a truly magnificent building. Positioned on the side of an expanded River the Ford around the front of the Chateau adds to the overall ...  Read the complete review

 

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