"Chateau de Chenonceau" Chenonceau by Helga67

Chenonceau Travel Guide: 153 reviews and 428 photos

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In a nutshell:Le Chateau des Dames

Last visit to Chenonceau: May 2002
Intro Written Oct 27, 2002
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The well, situated next to the tower, is decorated with a chimaera and an eagle, the emblem of the Marques family. more travel advice

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The Marques Tower. Only the donjon of a fortified mill of the Marques family was kept and transformed in Renaissance... more travel advice

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The sphinx, guarding the entrance of the garden, came from Chateau de Chanteloup, that was torn down in the 19th... more travel advice

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The Gallery In 1576 Catherine de Medici built a gallery on the bridge of Diane de Poitiers. 60 m long, 6 m wide, lit by... more travel advice

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iandsmith Dec 26, 2011 at 2:39 AM

Thanks for sharing your tips and advice
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LoriPori Dec 5, 2006 at 4:54 AM

Chenonceau is like a castle in a fairy tale - so beautiful. The view of the Cher River from Catherine's library is indeed magnificent.
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freya_heaven Feb 5, 2005 at 11:48 AM

I love the window photo from Catherine's library, what a view! Such a gorgeous Chateau, your hotel looks lovely too. Very nice page Helga, thanks (~_~)
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sue_stone Nov 17, 2004 at 11:17 AM

It is a fantastic Chateau isn't it! I really enjoyed my visit there : ))
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filipdebont Mar 24, 2004 at 8:27 AM

Zeer mooi, ik krijg weeral goesting . . . misschien iets voor volgend jaar
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Mique Dec 10, 2003 at 4:16 PM

Excellent pictures of Chenonceaux. Hopefully i have the chance to visit this place some day..
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eden_teuling Oct 23, 2003 at 2:42 AM

herinneringen aan een heerlijke vakantie, Helga! We roeiden op de gracht!!! Prachtige page met all info moegelijk, dank je wel! bes/elisabeth see you in A'werpen!
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lilybe Jun 22, 2003 at 10:55 AM

What a beautiful castle
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morgane1692 May 31, 2003 at 10:04 AM

aaah, another little chateau that would be sooo easy to call home! if only they'd lose the *x* !!! ;--}
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Porteplume Jan 12, 2003 at 5:50 AM

Chenonceau et Azay-le-Rideau sont vraiment mes préférés! Very nice tips & photos. Merci Helga... ;-)