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This chateau was built in the 16th century and is amazing - the entire palace is built in the River Cher, it bridges one side with the other.
It is called the Chateau of the women because it was lived in by more women than men. Two of the most famous women were King Henri II's wife and mistress. They both had their own bedrooms and gardens. The mistress, Diane de Poitier had the larger garden, but Henri's wife, Catherine de Médicis hung a large picture of herself over the fireplace in the Diane's bedroom.
Chateau Chenonceau is known as the Ladies' Chateau. Another widowed queen (Louise of Lorraine) moved into the chateau upon the death of King Henri III and lived there until her death in 1601. She was the last royal presence at the chateau.
BY: Jacob Reaume
CAPTION: Chenonceau
PROGRAM: Sustainability & Industrial Ecology in Troyes, France - UTT Summer
LOCATION: Troyes, France
DATE: Spring/Summer 2017
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Le fantastiche cucine di Chenonceau, gli ambienti meglio arredati del castello. Un gruppo di visitatrici italiane ha commentato: "Mi ricorda Elisa di Rivombrosa"... :-D
The great hall - this fills the part of the castle that crosses the river, a very elegant impressive room
The moat on surrounding the grounds of Chenonceau, colored green from algae.
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