Chambord Castle, Loire Valley - France

Chambord Castle, Loire Valley is situated in the heart of the Loire Valley and is one of the most interesting Tourist Attractions in Loire Valley in France as it stands as the finest example of the Renaissance architecture. Chambord Castle, Loire Valley was used as a retreat by the King Sun --Louis XIV. The construction of the

building started in the year 1519. This castle unlike any other castle was not build as a defensive structure but solely as to portray the architectural beauty and brilliance. One of the most interesting thing about the Chambord Castle is that along with many eminent and famous architecture of the era, Leonardo Da Vinci was also one of the architecture who designed the decoration of the castle.

King Sun --Louis XIV used to visit this castle and spend a few days away from the royal life and spent his time in hunting and to relax. The Chambord Castle in Loire Valley in France had 440 rooms and is set amidst a huge park. This park which surrounds the castle is said to be the biggest walled park in Europe.

Architecture and Design of Chambord Castle

 

• Chambord Castle is a four-towered rectangle square that encircles the inner four-towered central building.

• Apart from such a complex architectural expertise, the castle also has a double spiral staircase which is considered as one of master piece of the Renaissance art and architecture.


• This double spiral staircase was designed by the famous Leonardo Da Vinci.


• The Chambord Castle also showcases several works of art. Chambord, the Carriages museum is also a point of interest.

There are five carriages kept here which were specially ordered to bring in King Henry V. The roof of the castle was designed keeping in mind the skyline of Constantinople. The exhibits in the rooms of the castle comprise of old regime furnishings. The castle also has a hunting museum. The Chambord Park in the adjoining area of the Chambord Castle is also an interesting tourist spot.

 

Today, the Chambord Castle, Loire Valley is owned by the government. The restoration work of the castle began after the end of World War II.
 

Visitors Timings and Tickets

 

• The Chambord Castle opens everyday at 9 am and closes at 5:45 pm during the months of April to June, and till 4:45 pm from the month of October to March and till 6:45 pm from July to August.
• One can reach the Chambord Castle by car or train.
• It is easy to enter the castle only on paying a minimal charge which is about 6 Euro.