Chateau de Chenonceau
Another must see chateau. It spans the Cher River, which was flowing so quickly while we were visiting that it sounded like a rainstorm. Henri II gave this estate to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers in 1547. When he was killed in 1559, his widow, Catherine de Medici ordered Diane to exchange Chenenceau for Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Another must see chateau. It spans the Cher River, which was flowing so quickly while we were visiting that it sounded like a rainstorm. Henri II gave this estate to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers in 1547. When he was killed in 1559, his widow, Catherine de Medici ordered Diane to exchange Chenenceau for Chaumont-sur-Loire.
The chateau is surrounded by two gardens, one designed by Diane de Poitiers and the other by Catherine de Medici. The gardens require 130,000 bedding plants, all of which are grown on the estate.
Four donkeys live in the 16th century farm. You can see the sheep in the background. The estate also contains a 72 acre vineyard.
Tours
Cathedrale St-Gatien. Built between 1239 and 1484. Two of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany's children are buried here.
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