How Do You Enjoy Chateau De Chambord, France?
This is a picturesque chateau in an extensive forest. It makes sense then that this chateau was built and used as a royal residence for hunting. Read on to learn more. Built by Francois I in the 16th century this chateau/castle is the largest in the Loire Valley and yet feels neglected due to the fact that it was only used sparingly. The chateau is built on an “island” with a moat circling it. Leonardo da Vinci assisted in some of the design of the chateau and is responsible for the double helix stairwell. Having it in the building meant that, if ever invaded, the residents can escape down the stairs while the invaders stormed up the stairs–neither seeing the other due to the separate but intertwining of the stairwell. In the beginning, while being used primarily as a hunting royal residence, the chateau wasn’t furnished. All furnishings were brought with any hunting party that moved in for a short stay. Later habitants furnished the rooms until those same furnishing were sold off dur
