Château de Chambord, Chambord
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The mighty Château of Chambord, a forerunner of Versailles, lies on the Cosson, a left-bank tributary of the Loire. It measures 117 m/384ft by 156 m/512ft and has no fewer than 440 rooms. A particularly notable feature is its large double staircase. Construction began in 1519, in the reign of Francis I, who spared no expense, and even had the Loire diverted to enhance the effect of the Château.
Chateau de Chambord Map
Important Information:
Official site:
www.chambord.org/
Opening hours:
Apr 1 to Sep 30: 9am-6:15pm
Oct 1 to Mar 31: 9am-5:15pm
Oct 1 to Mar 31: 9am-5:15pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (Jan 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Christmas - Christian (Dec 25)
Entrance fee in EUR:
Adult €8.50, Group discounts €6.50, Concession or reduced rate €5.50, Child 17 & under FREE
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