The Chateau de Chambord is located ten miles east of Blois, and four kilometres from the Loire, in countryside surrounded by woods. The Counts of Blois had originally built a palace to be used for hunting - until it belonged to the Counts of Blois, at which time Francis I decided to demolish it and build a luxurious mansion. Francis I, who delighted in this very practical exercise, could not have picked a better place to construct a castle.
Chambord is the most impressive of the castles of the Loire. It is huge! With about rooms, more than 80 staircases, fireplaces, and an exceptional number of towers, high ceilings, pointed domes and graceful pinnacles. The castle is situated in a vast park with an area of about hectares. The encircling walls are about 30 kilometres long. The castle consists of a large rectangular area, surrounded on three sides by buildings in the form of wings attached to the body of the main building, which occupies half of one side.
Designed in the shape of a cross, it has a central tower flanked by four towers and surrounded by a courtyard. The external structure of the castle of Chambord has a very clear defensive logic, being formed by a donjon, shaped like a quadrangle, flanked by four towers, which contain within itself another quadrilateral, in turn flanked by four towers.
It is very likely that the architecture of the castle of Chambord is the work of French artists who were very influenced by Italian architecture, and while in the use of this new decorative style they showed some occasional inexperience, at other times they also proved very skilful. The Caroline fountain of the early 19th century, the bridge of the Italians and the Saint-Michel bridge, both of the 16th century, are also worth a visit.
Many events take place at Chambord Castle throughout the year. You will discover concerts for the music festival in June, regular entertainment in the gardens as part of Jardins en Val-de-Loire, as well as decorations, illuminations and shows for Christmas in December. July 14 in Val-de-Loire is organized to celebrate the National Day with special tours in the castle of Chambord , a popular dance, night games or fireworks.
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The property includes a living room with a flat-screen TV. Guest accommodation : Le Maison de Pauline. Le Maison de Pauline is set in Maslives. This holiday home offers accommodation with free WiFi. The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped ki Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a terr Distance Guest accommodation - Chambord : 5. Bed and Breakfast : Manoir le Bout du Pont.
Situated in Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Manoir le Bout du Pont offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden and an outdoor pool. The accommodation features a spa bath. Contact : 1 Rue de Biou Huisseau-sur-Cosson. Distance Bed and Breakfast - Chambord : 5. Latitude : Longitude :. Week Forecast: Possible light rain tomorrow and next Saturday. The latest weather data for Chambord were collected Saturday, 13 November at from the nearest observation station of Blois.
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