LES CHATEAUX A L'AQUARELLE - CASTLES IN WATERCOLOURS

CHAMBORD CASTLE

This castle creates a striking impression. Doubtless, because it's the largest of the castles of Loire, but it's also the grandest illustration of Renaissance art. The long pathways of its vast park, where you can find deer and wild boar roaming free, add to this first impression. Built by François 1^st, Chambord was in the eyes of Charles Quint. »...the synthesis of what the human spirit can achieve.. ». The seductive power of Chambord lies in its roofwork and impressive chimneys, its turrets and its double axis staircase, the style of which is strongly reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci

CHAMBORD CASTLE

LUCE CASTLE

BOYARD CASTLE

CHATEAU DE VILLANDRY

MAUPAS CASTLE

This castle was built in the Xvth C. by Jean Dumesnil-SImon, bailiff and governor of the Berry. It was erected on the ancient site of a previous dwelling which first belonged to the Seulys (1284) then to the Mathefelons (XIV th c.) and to the Rochechouarts.The castle became in 1682 Antoine Agard's property . He was ennobled by Louix Xvth in 1725,. This castle belongs still to the same family.