Castle · UNESCO
Château Royal d'Amboise
Amboise, France
Royal château above the Loire where kings grew up.
Castle · France · Centre-Val de Loire
Château de Chenonceau
Elegant château built across the river Cher.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Château de Chenonceau matters
Chenonceau is the one that spans a river, with a gallery on arches over the water. It was shaped by a series of powerful women, and its flower gardens are lovely. It's a favourite for photographs.
Talking points
- It's built across a river.
- Women shaped its history.
- Gardens and a maze add to the visit.
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