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A fountain at Versailles
Like the decorations inside the palace, the fountains in the formal gardens are just as opulent.
Inside the castle at Chinon
Parts of the castle have been staged as they were seen in the past, but many more are explored through an app on an iPad that encourages children to explore the history of the site.
Statuary at the Château de Versailles
Subdued for this palace, this hall of statuary must have been a respite for people at the busy court.
The Apollo Room at the Château de Versailles
The Apollo Room at Versailles is as over the top as Louis XIV himself, featured in the painting on the right.
The chateau at Clos-Lucé
The chateau at Clos-Lucé is most known for its most famous inhabitant, Leonardo da Vinci. He stayed here at the request of King Francis I, possibly paying for his rent with several paintings, including the Mona Lisa.
The chateau at Ussé
The chateau at Ussé is said to have inspired the tale of Sleeping Beauty.
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 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 orangerie at Versailles from above
The intricately planned gardens at Versailles are impressive from any angle.