Chenonceau Castle

Another castle visited with Mum and Dad - Chateau de Chenonceau - is a 30 minute drive from our house. This one had a much more interesting history as it had been passed between members of the royal family before being sold a few times. It survived the French revolution and acted as a hospital during WWI. Each period of the chateau's history was presided over by a clever, forward-thinking creative woman. When I find the brochure that we got at the castle I will update here with a bit more information!












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