What is the most famous chateau?

The Château de Versailles, what needs to be said? The home of the French monarchy in the 17th and 18th centuries, Versailles is one of the most famous buildings in the world and the most famous chateau in France. It's an exquisite chateau with phenomenal gardens.



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If the Château of Chambord is the largest and most majestic of the castles on the Loire, this owes nothing to chance. Commissioned by the king of France (François I) on his return from the Battle of Marignan, it was considered not as a place in which to live, but rather a symbol of power and aesthetic achievement.

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Chateau de Chenonceau is the most visited and photographed chateau of the Loire Valley in France. It is often described as 'the ladies chateau' as throughout its history it is they who have most influenced its design and its destiny...it was not always the chateau we see today.

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1516-1519 : Leonardo spends the last three years of his life at the Château of Clos Lucé and works on several projects for the king of France, surrounded by his students.

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Versailles. Without question the most famous royal residence in France, Versailles is the epitome of opulence and decadence. A visit here will sweep you back in time and inspire you to marvel at the grandeur and over-the-top extravagance of the court of Louis XIV.

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Why these properties are so seemingly cheap is obvious to the French: The castles are a money-suck. They demand constant repairs. The lower-priced ones are often located in isolated areas, far from the nearest train station or grocery store. They consume massive amounts of energy.

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The exquisite Chateau de Chenonceau is the closest of the beautiful Loire Valley castles that's easy to reach by train from Paris. Just one hour from Paris-Montparnasse to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours). And then 25 minutes by local train to Chenonceaux train station which is a 400m walk from the castle ticket office.

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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a former fishing village, tops the most expensive towns in France with an average price of 15,142 euros/m². At the top of this peninsula, many luxury estates that drive prices up.

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La Château de Sonnay, located in the Loire Valley, was used as Camille's family home in Champagne, where Emily stays for a short time and is seen cycling through the estate's vineyards.

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