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Chateau de Chambord

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Chateau de Chambord

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Built in the heart of the largest enclosed forest park in Europe (approximately 50 km² surrounded by a 32 km long wall), it is the largest of the Loire Valley châteaux. It boasts a formal garden and a hunting park, both listed as historical monuments. Chambord is the only royal estate that remains intact since its creation.

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Don't miss the double helix staircase (attributed to Leonardo da Vinci) — it's the star of the castle!

6 Key Dates

castle
6/9/1519

Construction begins at Chambord: Francis I launches the construction of the largest Renaissance château, a symbol of his power
castle
18/12/1539

Charles V's visit: The castle was not yet finished, but Francis I received his great rival, Emperor Charles V, there. The latter was astonished and described the monument as "a microcosm of human industry".
square_foot
1670

Louis XIV completed the works that had been abandoned since Francis I. Molière created Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme there before the Court.
LOUIX XIV
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1745

Louis XV offered the castle to Marshal de Saxe for his military victories. The latter added some comforts and installed his cavalry regiment there.
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1940

During World War II, Chambord served as a secret storage center for works of art from national museums. The Mona Lisa was hidden there to escape Nazi bombing and looting.
castle
1981

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and its forest park, the largest enclosed forest in Europe.

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igaillard

2025-05-15

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"Un chef-d'œuvre absolu de la Renaissance ! Chambord impressionne par sa démesure et son célèbre escalier à double révolution attribué à Léonard de Vinci. La visite des toits est le point d'orgue : la vue sur la forêt est imprenable et les détails des cheminées sont uniques. Pour les cinéphiles, c'est aussi un lieu mythique où Jean-Paul Belmondo a marqué les esprits avec ses cascades sur les toits dans le film L'Animal. Entre prouesse architecturale et souvenirs de "Bébel", c'est une visite grand"

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