Whilst exploring the Loire Valley we visited the Château de Chambord.
Of all the 300 chateaux in the region this is the largest. To get to Chambord we
caught a bus from outside the railway station at Blois.
The view of the chateau is very impressive as you walk up the sweeping drive
to the entrance.
King François I began construction in 1519.
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| The Italian style architecture is full of
flamboyant details, especially on the domes and the roof top walkways. |
It has over 400 rooms and many staircases including the famous double
staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
The park around the chateau is also extensive. The Loire river was even
diverted to be included in the grounds.
From here we then visited Cheverny, another stunning
chateau near Blois.
See more photos from our holiday in the Loire
Valley.
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