Chateau de Chenonceau, France
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On the Cher River, not far from the picturesque Chenonceau village, is the castle of the same name, one of the most impressive and interesting castles of the Loire. The general public knows it under the unofficial name 'the ladies' lock'. Currently, the castle is the private property, which is open for free visit. The first guard tower on the site of the castle was still built in the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century the estate was built around it, whose first owner was the family de Mark.
The offspring of the Hochadel have built the intrepid castle, surrounded by the deep moats, in the 15th century on the river Cher. The secret underground corridor connected Doe Castle with the river bank. The picturesque Renaissanceschloss, which you can see today, was built a little more by the new owner - Thomas Bohier. His wife, Katharina Bohier, dealt with the reconstruction of the castle. Thanks to their exquisite taste, the powerful construction became incredibly fine and chic.
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Nearest airports:
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 28 km
» Le Breuil Airport XBQ - in 40 km
» Deols Airport CHR - in 71 km
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 89 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 95 km
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 28 km
» Le Breuil Airport XBQ - in 40 km
» Deols Airport CHR - in 71 km
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 89 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 95 km
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La Renaudière
Located in 0 km from Chateau de Chenonceau
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Free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV are provided in each individually decorated room. Most of the rooms offer a garden view and some have a terrace. Free … More: photo, rates and booking
Moulin De Francueil
Located in 1 km from Chateau de Chenonceau
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Each room at the Moulin de Franceuil has free Wi-Fi access and a private bathroom. Some rooms also feature a canopy bed and overlook the park. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambres d'Hôtes Les Coquelicots
Located in 2 km from Chateau de Chenonceau
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With a view of the surrounding countryside and vineyard, the rooms at Chambres d'Hôtes Les Coquelicots feature a wardrobe, and the private bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
Roulotte and Spa
Located in 3 km from Chateau de Chenonceau
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The traditional-style caravan at Roulotte and Spa is set in the garden and features a wooden terrace. It is complete with a private bathroom and a … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Chateau de Chenonceau - Tours
Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the construction of which lasted for nearly three hundred years. This spectacular medieval building represents a unique combination of different architectural styles; the height of cathedral towers is 70 meters. The cathedral has retained many original elements, including elegant 13th-century stained-glass windows.
The rue Colbert is a real city attraction and a walk along will bring a lot of experience. A huge number of beautiful half-timbered houses usually photographed by travelers have remained here. The imposing architectural building - the Archbishop's Palace – is located next to the cathedral.
After touring historic sites visitors can stroll through the beautiful ancient garden; there is the famous Liban cedar on its territory. The height of this mighty tree is 33 meters and age is about two hundred years. One of the most visited cultural venues of the city - the Museum of Fine Arts – is in the garden too. Its collection is very diverse and will impress even those who haven’t shown much interest in the culture before.
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