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The chateau at Villandry
The gardens at Villandry are the highlight, rather than the chateau, which you can see in the background here.
The Château de Chenonceau
This chateau is one of the most well known of the chateaux in the Loire Valley. It survived and thrived due to its ownership and maintenance by a series of wealthy women, from rivals (Queen) Catherine de Medici and (king’s mistress) Diane de Poitiers…
The Eiffel Tower
This photograph of the Eiffel Tower was taken from the Pont des Arts, also known as the Love Locks Bridge.
The fortress at Chinon
The fortress at Chinon was originally built in the 12th century, and the site is full of history waiting to be explored. This view shows the town of Chinon below the clock tower at the fortress.
The Louvre
This photograph of the Louvre includes the Pyramid added by I.M. Pei.
The natural gardens at Clos-Lucé, including a tank designed by da Vinci
The gardens at Clos-Lucé are done in the natural style. In 2019, they featured a variety of inventions created by former resident Leonardo da Vinci. (Can you spot the tank?)
The natural gardens at Villandry
The gardens at Villandry are meticulously maintained, with formal and natural areas, as well as a rose garden and grapevines.
The orangerie at Versailles from above
The intricately planned gardens at Versailles are impressive from any angle.
The orangerie at Versailles from the ground
This view of the orangerie includes the palace in the background.
The River Cher at Chenonceaux
This photograph of the River Cher was taken from inside the chateau at Chenonceaux.