Chenonceau castle

Known in the history of France as the "Castle of Dam", Chenonceau was built in 1513 by Catherine Brisonne, improved first by Diana de Poitiers, and then by Catherine de Medici, saved from the excesses of the French Revolution by Madame Dupin. This imprint of femininity is present everywhere, protecting the castle from conflict and war and turning it into a home of peace from the very beginning. Probably the most beautiful of the Loire castles. Contested by the beloved of Henry II and his wife, who saw dozens of kings and queens, the famous wild feasts of Catherine de 'Medici and her voluptuous court. Later, he worked here as a tutor and wrote his books Rousseau, Voltaire and other celebrities came here. Today the castle has been completely reconstructed and is open to the public. On its territory there is a museum of wax figures, the characters of which are the venerable people of France. Chenonceau has an outstanding museum collection: paintings by great artists and a rare collection of 16th century Flemish tapestries. All rooms of the castle are elegantly furnished with luxurious furniture. In front of the very entrance to the estate there is a gorgeous alley of flowers surrounded by century-old trees. On the right side are the Diane de Poitiers Gardens.