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Château de Chenonceau

Built on the river Cher, where the unique beauty of its architecture reflects in the water, the Château de Chenonceau is the Val de Loire’s finial.

Château des Dames as recorded in the French history books, Chenonceau owes a large part of its charm to women: it was built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, then made even more attractive by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis, and saved from the rigours of the French Revolution by Mrs Dupin.

The lovely surroundings, the formal garden and the park surrounding it add to the impression of delicate grace emanating from the castle. Chenonceau is not only remarkable for its architecture and history but also for the fine quality of its collections as can be seen from the inside visit: Renaissance furniture, a vast ensemble of XVI th and XVII th centuries tapestries and a great number of masterpieces. Le Primatice, Rubens, Le Tintoret, Rigaud, Nattier, Van Loo are among the most famous names that can be found there.

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You can view here the Marques Tower which now serve as a tourist shop.

Personnaly, I really hated my experience at this castle. I was there on a beautiful day, despite the clouds that you can see in the picture, it didn't rain at all. All rooms in the castle were crowded, simply too many people trying to take pictures everywhere...

Unfortunately my worst castle experience ever... I have waited for so long for a trip to this castle and was really dissapointed of my visit. I strongly suggest that if you go to visit Chenonceau, go when the castle opens its door at 9:00