Château de Chambord

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Chateau de Chambord

The Château de Chambord, located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures.

In the 16th century, King Francis I commissioned architect Pierre Nepveu to build this 200,000-square-foot château—the largest in the Loire Valley—as his private hunting lodge. Designed in the French Renaissance style, the enormous palace, w hich boasts 335 fireplaces, was a symbol of his wealth and achievement. Its iconic double-helix grand staircase was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.


Learn more on the official Chateau de Chambord website

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