Loire Valley

Chateau de Chambord

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Description:: The Royal Château at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture that blends traditional medieval forms with classical Italian structures. It is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, but was built to serve only as a hunting lodge for King François I who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and at Château d'Amboise. Leonardo da Vinci, a guest of King Francois at Clos Lucé near Amboise, is believed to have been involved in the original design.
Date Submitted:: May 9, 2006
Destination:: Loire Valley
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