Château de Chambord (Chambord Castle)

The result of the largest construction of the Renaissance era is quite expected even after almost 500 years, it is astonishing to the imagination. The huge, yet light and airy Château de Chambord is deservedly considered the most beautiful building in the Loire Valley and attracts admirers of beauty like a magnet. The Chambord castle perfectly illustrates the breadth of gestures of French kings. The architectural gem, added to the UNESCO list, was erected at the behest of the monarch Francis I, who, according to historians’ calculations, spent only about a month in the castle. As they say, he could afford it – he was a ruler. Although France was poor at that time, huge sums of money were allocated for the construction of the castle. The originality of the design of the Chambord castle, to which Leonardo da Vinci himself was involved, is emphasized by a luxurious park of 13 thousand hectares, in turn, surrounded by the longest wall in Europe. Over the years, the Chambord Chateau has been a haven for many famous personalities – Molière created here and the Count of Saint-Germain researched here, and Moritz de Saxe even housed his regiment in the luxurious premises. Just a few hours from Paris with the tour company Metropol-Voyage – and the magnificent Chambord will appear before you in all its grandeur. Detailed description of the tour – at the link.