Château de Chinon – French Castles of the Loire Valley
Read my story in French » Château de Chinon is perched majestically above the Vienne River and if you want a truly spectacular view then I suggest visiting the little park just across the river from the Château before you cross the main bridge into town. Late afternoon with the sun shining on the Château is truly ...
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Château de Chenonceau
Château de Chenonceau is undoubtedly tops for exterior architecture and gardens. I absolutely love the architectural design of Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. The expanse of the Château that spans the River Cher constitutes the great gallery/hall, used as used as a ballroom. It is 60 meters by 6 meters ...
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Château du Moulin
Château du Moulin, which dates from the end of the 15th century, is nestled in the Sologne forest south of Blois and just west of Romorantin-Lanthenay at the end of a private road. The sign at the gate beckons you to follow the road on foot where you arrive at a private residence. Had it not been for this small sign we ...
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Chaumont sur Loire – a Chateau Perched on the Loire
Perched above the town, the château of Chaumont sur Loire is set on a bluff overlooking the Loire River between Amboise and Blois. Chaumont, built in the 10th century as a fort, was to protect Blois from feudal attacks. The fortress burned in 1465 and then rebuilt. The towers you see are 20 meters high (over 65 feet) and the ...
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Clos Lucé is one of 2 French Castles in Amboise
Amboise has two French castles: Clos Lucé and the Château d'Amboise. The manor house of Clos Lucé belonged to the King of France, François I. In 1516 Leonardo da Vinci came to France at the King's invitation and here he resided the last three years of his life. He brought with him several of his painting, the most ...
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Château d’Amboise is a Majestic Feature of Amboise
The French castle, Château d'Amboise, soars above the river Loire in the beautiful little riverside town of Amboise. Although Amboise has a busy tourist trade, my favorite time to photograph city streets is during the lunch hour when everyone is either at a cafe or home eating. The styles of architecture are much easier ...
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Château d’Azay-le-Rideau Floats Elegantly in the Indre
The French castle of Azay-le-Rideau is a beautiful little château. It that appears to float in the middle of the Indre river. The Indre is a tributary of the Loire. Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is one of the first of many Renaissance style châteaux constructed in the Loire Valley. What a wonderful example of Italianate ...
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