In our previous visit to the Loire Valley we visited the Royal Châteaux. This week we visit those of the Nobility. Smaller than those belonging to Royalty they are perhaps built to a more human scale. And I surmise they needed to be smaller in order not to awaken the Royalty’s envy.
Last week without the editor-in-chief with which to do a final read a few typos slipped in: Sorry about that!
Château Azay-le-Rideau
1527
Early French Renaissance architecture
Château de Beauregard
1545
Renaissance Castle
Famous for it`s Gallery of portraits – shown above
Château de Brézé
Circa 1500
Renaissance style with medieval elements
Château de Brissac
Circa 1050
At one point is was the tallest Château in France
Château de Chanteloup
Built 1815
Château de Châteaudun
Built in the 11th Century
Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Original structure dates back to 10th century, rebuilt in 15th century
Château de Cheverny
Built in 14th century
Château de Clos-Lucé
Built 15th century
Was the residence of Leonardo da Vinci between 1516 and 1519
Château des ducs de Bretagne
Built 1207, rebuilt 1466
Château de Meillant
Built in the 15th century
Château de Montsoreau
Built 1515
Renaissance style
Château de Richelieu
Built in 1631
Château de Sully-sur-Loire
Circa 1560
Le Château d’Ussé
Circa 1432
Château de Valençay
1540
Renaissance style
Château de Villandry
Built 14th century
Nice site – great areal view
Known for it’s gardens
