This is the biggest and grandest of the Loire chateaux – and that is saying a lot. It began as a simple hunting lodge (and is surrounding by a 20-mile-long wall enclosing a game preserve). The place has 440 bedrooms and 365 fireplaces (hunting was a winter activity). Be sure and see the famous double helix staircase.
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM