The Château de Chambord (French pronunciation: [ʃɑto d (ə) ʃɑ̃bɔʁ]) in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France, is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures.

Placed on the first list of historical monuments in France in 1840, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, Chambord is one of the most amazing constructions of the Renaissance. Far from being a residential palace or a hunting lodge, Chambord embodies a true utopia: that of a brilliant work of art that has yet to reveal all its secrets.

Chambord, out of the ordinary, with mysteries... The unique architecture imagined for the glory of François I, with the spirit of *Leonardo da Vinci.

Chambord, un monde à part, empli de mystères... Architecture extraordinaire imaginée pour la gloire de François I, où flotte l’esprit de *Léonard de Vinci.

Aug 24, 2020 · The Chateau de Chambord, located in the Loire Valley of Loir-et-Cher, France, was built between 1519 and 1547 CE. This fine French Renaissance building, although impressive in both size and architectural detail, was commissioned by Francis I of France (r. 1515-1547 CE) to function as a hunting lodge where the king and his entourage could pursue ...

The Château de Chambord is a château in France in the eastern part of the Loire River valley. It was designed by architect Domenico da Cortona. Construction of the château began in 1519 and continued into the 17th century.

Le château de Chambord est un château situé dans la commune de Chambord, à 17 km de Blois dans le département de Loir-et-Cher, en région Centre-Val de Loire (France). Construit au cœur du plus grand parc forestier clos d’ Europe (environ 50 km2 ceint par un mur de 32 km de long), il s’agit du plus vaste des châteaux de la Loire.

Château de Chambord is arguably one of the most famous Loire Valley Castles and one of the most beautiful castles in France to explore. It is located in the Loire Valley – near the city of Blois – in the French region of Centre-Val-de-Loire.

Nov 24, 2020 · Chateau de Chambord is a vast and beautiful palatial estate on the Loire river which is now one of France’s most popular historic homes.

Oct 31, 2009 · With its huge scale and prickly silhouette, Château de Chambord is the granddaddy of all châteaux in the Loire. It’s surrounded by Europe’s largest enclosed forest park, a game...