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Château de Chambord (French: Château de Chambord) is located in Chambord, France, in the province of Loire-Chères.
This architectural gem of the Renaissance was built arguably since 500 years ago, ordered by King François Ier as a symbol of the king’s right to live on in history, the château de Chambord is a true architectural feat, marking an important transition from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance.
Chambord—the residence of the kings
Ordered by King François I, Chambord became an architectural symbol of his royal power, but even after his death, the castle’s gardens were built by Gaston, Duke of Orleans, brother of King Louis XIII d’Orléans) ordered its construction, and, not until the reign of Louis XIV, when the whole building was finally completed and the area around the castle was renovated, Chambord continued to attract numerous royal dignitaries, King Louis XV’s father-in-law – the King of Poland who had lived there during his expelled exile, and Marshal Saxe, who built French gardens.
In 2019, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the laying of the first cornerstone of Chambord, Chambord offers a new tour conceived by renowned interior and landscape designer Jacques Garcia, taking visitors to a profound experience of the heavens and earth of the King’s Castle.
An unprecedented Greek cruciform architectural structure
While the identity of the architect who designed Chambord remains a mystery to this day, the crowd is quite certain: the castle’s design stems from Leonardo da Vinci’s ingenuity, despite the fact that the construction of the castle did not begin until six months after Leonardo da Vinci’s death Among the many innovative elements that were arguably unseen for the time, the first and most striking was the castle architecture that unfolded on the central axis of the Greek cross-type construction of the main tower of the castle. This architectural layout, which was pioneering in France, was undoubtedly influenced by the Italian style.
The “magical” staircase
The most striking outstanding architectural element of Chambord’s many innovative designs is the double spiral staircase which is the main tower of the castle, which is the central element of the castle, which symbolizes the everlasting renewal and revival.
Carved arch dome
Reaching the second floor of the main tower of the castle, one can see the imposing, huge low-arched dome decorated with the symbolic symbols of Francois I, the letter F and salamander;
📍【Must-Check Castle】
Chenonceau Castle: Also known as “Women’s Castle”, it lies across the River Cher, with a light and elegant architecture that looks like walking from a fairy tale, especially in the evening, when the afterglow shines on the castle and the river is sparkling and breathtaking.
Chambord: A Renaissance classic with 440 rooms, 84 staircases, the labyrinthine construction is fascinating Climb the tower of the castle and overlook the entire river valley for a panoramic view of the lush forests and meandering river.
🍷【Wine Tasting】
The Loire Valley is a famous wine region in France.
🚗【Road Planning】
Day1: Arrive in the Loire Valley and stay in a specialty B&B → Tour Chenonceau Castle → Enjoy dinner and taste French cuisine at a restaurant near the castle
Day2: Head to Chambord Castle → Visit the interior of the castle and explore the mysterious tower → Wine tasting at the winery in the afternoon for a relaxing time
Day3: Stroll through the river valley town and feel the local customs → pick special souvenirs → return
💡【Careful Tips】
1. Book your castle tickets in advance on the official website to avoid peak season queues.
2. River valleys have more mosquitoes, so remember to bring mosquito repellent.
3. It’s more convenient to rent a car and drive around, and you can stop at any time along the way to enjoy the scenery.
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