Chambord, Renaissance castle in Loire Valley, France
The Château de Chambord features 440 rooms, multiple towers, and a central square building layout surrounded by a 32-kilometer stone wall.
King Francis I initiated the construction of Chambord in 1519 as a hunting lodge, with significant modifications continuing through the reign of Henry II.
The playwright Molière presented his theatrical works, including Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, at the château for King Louis XIV during the 17th century.
The state-owned domain encompasses 5,440 hectares of forest and agricultural land, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the year.
The château contains an innovative double-helix staircase where two people can move simultaneously without meeting, potentially influenced by Leonardo da Vinci.
Location: canton of Bracieux
Location: Loir-et-Cher
Location: arrondissement of Blois
Elevation above the sea: 94 m
Shares border with: Muides-sur-Loire, Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Maslives, Neuvy, Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, Saint-Laurent-Nouan, Thoury, Tour-en-Sologne
Address: 41250 Chambord, France 41250 Chambord
Phone: +33254203153
Email: contact@mairiechambord41.fr
Website: https://mairie-chambord.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.61306,1.51917
Latest update: September 8, 2025 09:21
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