This chateau is a big deal both physically, its massive, and culturally as it was the site of the coronations of three different Kings of France. Unfortunately it was abandoned after the French Revolution and so most all of the furnishings were scattered to the winds. Many items have been repurchased and are being restored into the Chateau. To their credit there were many rooms already restored and ready to view. There is 15000 acres of forest surrounding the Chateau that was used for hunting. we saw three wild boar in the woods as we drove up. There are 15 kinds of towers and three kinds of chimneys in the asymmetric roof area. in the mid 1500's that was OK.
Approaching from the vaccine check area
A full belly make Chateau viewing better
Cute dogs!
Crepes for everyone!
Getting closer and the sun is shining again
Lizard motif is found throughout the chateau
Looking up from the inside of the dual spiral staircase. There are two completely different paths on these stairs and they do not intersect
The kitchen was mostly reassembled
Lots of information was provided as to which pan or pot was used for which type of dish
Very intricate paneled windows
Foxes in the trophy room
The golden stags are displayed here
It is no wonder it took 50 years to build
The King's bed chambers
What would a bad hair day look like?
We were impressed with how much light and air was inside this chateau
Sunny, rainy, sunny, rainy, sunny, repeat...
The Chapelle wing in the background
F for Francis 1
The spiral stairs for the chapel
Such amazing detail
You can barely see the scary wax figurine suspended over the front area of the chapel
A series of different crosses were displayed
Iron Cross
Stained glass here
Aluminum Cross
The art work that was displayed in the various areas was odd and at times morbid...
