Château de Chambord, located in France’s Loire Valley, is one of the most iconic and extraordinary Renaissance castles in the world. Built in the early 16th century under the reign of King Francis I, it was designed as a grand hunting lodge and a symbol of royal power rather than a permanent residence. The château is famous for its breathtaking architecture, blending French medieval traditions with innovative Italian Renaissance elements an influence often linked to Leonardo da Vinci, who was cl

Did you know that castles in France decorate for Christmas and you can visit them? If you want to feel like you are in a real life Christmas fairytale, come to the Loire Valley for the #noelaupaysdeschateaux and tour the seven historic chateaux that decorate for the holidays, each with a unique theme! I spent the last few days visiting six of the seven, which just means I’ll have to come back next year! 🏰🇫🇷 If you want to see more, there’s a highlight of the whole tour saved on my profile. |

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