Château de Chambord, Castle in France
Château de Chambord is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world due to its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture.
The construction of the Château de Chambord started in 1519 by King Francis I of France, but it was not completed until the reign of Louis XIV.
It's a symbol of the power of King Francis I with 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases.
Today, it's a popular tourist attraction and also used for various cultural events.
The château features a unique roofscape that looks like a city skyline.
Location: Chambord
Location: Muides-sur-Loire
Location: Neuvy
Location: Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire
Location: Thoury
Location: Tour-en-Sologne
Location: Maslives
Location: Huisseau-sur-Cosson
Inception: 1135
Founder: Francis I of France
Architects: Pierre Nepveu, Jacques Sourdeau
Architectural style: French Renaissance architecture
Website: chambord.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The surrounding wall of the national domain of Chambord encloses a vast area of woodlands and gardens.
