discover loire's castles : a historical walk through the most beautiful castles of france

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Loire's Castle From Catherine de Medici to François I, from Leonardo da Vinci to André Le Nôtre, many have contributed to the splendour and unique character of Loire Valley Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay le Rideau, Amboise, Rivau - discover not only the great châteaux of the Loire Valley but also their builders. And all the while revisiting French history ! The Loire Valley has a rich and varied cultural heritage and the châteaux are an integral part of it. You'll be following in the footsteps of those who shaped not only French history but France itself, strolling through magnificent Renaissance gardens and exploring the sumptuously decorated rooms where the lives and destinies of the greatest kings and queens are recreated.Discover François I's passion for art and hunting at Chambord, the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at Clos Lucé, the daily life of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici at Chenonceau, relive the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion at Chinon. A fascinating architectural and artistic epic awaits, extravagant and unprecedented !