Place: Chateau of Chombord, France
Weather: Overcast with rain showers at times, 46/62F.
Route: From Bourges 107 km NNW on A71.
Significance: A masterpiece of the Renaissance, Francis I built it soon after his friend Leonardo da Vinci died in the 16th century. The architect was Dominico da Cortana, but some of the features, like the spiral staircase were at least influenced by da Vinci designs. The chateau was built to show off Francis' power. The cheateau was initially the UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it has been updated to include the entire Loire valley.
Video:
The chateau at sunset (from whc.unesco.org)
The chateau and gardens (from whc.unesco.org)
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