On the roof at Chambord

Loire Valley

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August 28th 2012
Next we spent a few days visiting chateaus in the Loire Valley because we always felt we didn't have enough time last time we were in France. We visited 3 chateaux this time, Chambord, Ussy and Villandry. Each have different selling points! Chambord is the roof and the coolest staircase, a double spiral where the 2 spirals never meet, and designed by Leonardo da vinci. Ussy is said to have ins ... read more

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