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Château de Chenonceau - Chenonceau

I’ve read pretty enough about this castle, before going to Loire valley and I knew that I really wanted to see it. And when I saw it, I came to conclusion, this was the most gorgeous of all the castles I’ve seen so far. I may say this is the castle of all castles.
Of course, to get more interesting pictures, I went there at evening, when it was getting darker. Getting to the place where the pictures were taken was very interesting, but later as I saw, I wasn't the only one, who knew that secret road.
As many castles in Loire valley, this also is illuminated in summer time evenings and it was fantastic to see how the lights are changing as it gets darker. It seemed that a private party was going on, and changing of lights was accompanied by music.
Next morning I visited inside of the castle.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:the castle is very beautiful, when illuminated
  • Cons:in the inside you can’t use flash
  • In a nutshell:the castle is as beautiful as white swan which drift along Cher
  • Last visit to Chenonceau: Jul 2005
  • Intro Updated Nov 17, 2006
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Diane de Poitiers in Wax museum - Chenonceau Wax museum Things to Do (11)

When you buy a ticket to enter at the castle, include in it also wax museum, it’s worth to visit. Although it’s not very... more travel advice

Diane de Poitiers' garden and castle - Chenonceau The castle garden Things to Do (11)

As I already mentioned Diane de Poitiers had large influence over Henry II, but she did many works to make the castle... more travel advice

Kitchen room - Chenonceau Dining-room and kitchen Things to Do (11)

Although in past times these rooms where only for workers it’s interesting to see all the kitchen things. Also very... more travel advice

The inscription above doors - Chenonceau The castle’s current owners Things to Do (11)

After Madame Dupin’s death, the castle owned wealthy industrialist, which family still are the owners of the Chenonceau.... more travel advice

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    iandsmith Dec 26, 2011 at 2:46 AM Report Abuse

    Cracker of an opening shot and lots of relevant information. Thank you for sharing your information. Cheers from Down Under

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    Mikebond Jul 27, 2007 at 9:30 AM Report Abuse

    Did you visit the chateau de Chambord? That is the "castle of the castle" for me, but this one is wonderful, too. Btw, the name of the village is "Chenonceau" but they say "Chateau de Chenonceaux" (with -x), I don't know why. Great tips!

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    LanaFromRiga Oct 10, 2005 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

    Vai, cik skaisti!

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