Château de Chambord

Also known as Chambord Castle, castle of Chambord, Chambord

castle in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Château de Chambord is a large castle located in the Chambord region of central France. It is one of the most recognizable châteaux of the Loire Valley and stands as a significant example of French Renaissance architecture and royal heritage.

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Official website: www.chambord.org
Image: France Loir-et-Cher Chambord Chateau 03.jpg

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The Château de Chambord ( French pronunciation: [ʃɑto d(ə) ʃɑ̃bɔʁ]) in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France, is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building was commissioned by king Francis I of France and built between 1519 and 1547.

Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the Château de Blois and Amboise. The original design of the château is attributed to the Tuscan architect Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may have also influenced the design.