Our first stop today, the Chateau Royal. Occupied since Neolithic times, Amboise became the main settlement of the Turones, a Celtic people. The first fortifications were built on the rocky spur and favoured the development of Gallo-Romanesque style. In 4thC … Continue reading →

Chambord is the largest chateau in the Loire valley; it was built over 28 yrs to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis 1, who maintained his royal residences at Blois and Amboise, being completed in 1547. The design was … Continue reading →

The Royal Chateau first on our list today, is located high on its rocky perch, dominating the city skyline and the Loire river. Its four facades, each of a distinct style, offer a rapid overview of French architecture and the … Continue reading →