Château Chenonceaux
Château Chenonceaux is also called the ladies castle. It bridges the river Cher. Founded on the pilings of a mill in 1513 or 1515 by Thomas Bohier, financial m...
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Château Chenonceaux is also called the ladies castle. It bridges the river Cher. Founded on the pilings of a mill in 1513 or 1515 by Thomas Bohier, financial minister in Normandy. The château was completed in 1522 and represents a type of architecture transitional between Gothic and Renaissance. An isolated tower flanking a drawbridge is part of an earlier building of the 15th century. The château was confiscated by Henry II in 1535. who presented it to his mistress Diane de Poitiers, who on his death was forced by queen Catherine de Médicis to exchange it for Chaumont-sur-Loire. Catherine built the gallery that leads to the left bank of the Cher. Chenonceaux was extensively restored in the 19th century. The village was occupied by the Germans and slightly damaged in World War II.
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ronjudyluv2travel
February 18, 2022
Sweet capture, Joop! So much cool history and accompanying structures.
NaturesBounty
February 21, 2022
Amazing capture, Joop. Such beauty offset by the drama of the threatening clouds. They actually work well together.
micHELL666
February 22, 2022
Voor vakantie is het misschien niet leuk, maar met die wolken is het wel erg gaaf hoor!
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