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Map of the Château of Amboise
Château of Amboise during the Renaissance, showing the castle as it was during the reign of Henry III of France (1574-1589), illustration by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Only the buildings shown in black can still be seen today.
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Château de Loches
The Château de Loches is situated in Loches, Indre-et-Loire, France. First built in the 11th century, it acquired new features throughout the centuries. Its current owner, le Conseil régional d'Indre-et-Loire, opened it to the public in the...
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Orléans' Bedroom, Château of Amboise
Located on the second floor of the Château d'Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley, France, the Orléans Room, which was once used by Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans (reign 1830-1848), is decorated in the 'Empire' style that was all the rage at the...
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Château des Réaux
Château des Réaux, chouzé-sur-Loire, Indre-et-Loire, France. The castle's history can be traced back to the 14th century when it belonged to the Countess of Sancerre. It then became the property of Jean Briçonnet (d. 1493), the first mayor...
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Château de Brissac
First built in the 10th century, the Château de Brissac became the home of René de Cossé, the first Lord of Brissac in 1502 and it is now the residence of the 14th Duke of Brissac. It is located in the new town of Brissac Loire Aubance in...
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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-Loire, France. First constructed in the 12th century, it developed into its present form in the 19th century.
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Château de Serrant
The Château de Serrant is located in France, in the commune of Saint-Georges-sur-Loire in the department of Maine-et-Loire. Initiated under Francis 1st of France (r. 1515 - 1547) and completed under Louis XIV of France (r. 1643 - 1715), its...
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Drawing of the Château de Chenonceau
Drawing of the Château de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France c. 1570, by architect Jacques Androuet du Cerceau (1510-1585). This drawing shows the château as Diane de Poitiers, (1500-1566) favourite of Henry II of France (r. 1547-1559) would...
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Chateau de la Roche Courbon
The Chateau de la Roche Courbon, Charente-Maritime, France. Built in the 15th century CE, the chateau was extensively modified in the 17th century CE.
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Château Noir by Cézanne
A 1903-4 painting in oils, Château Noir, by Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), the French post-impressionist artist. The Cháteau Noir was a collection of faux ruins near Aix in southern France and they tempted the artist into painting them several...