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Chambord

The chateau at Chambord was created by Francoise 1 as a palace with many features usually found in castles. It is thought that the central double helix staircase was designed or suggested by Leonardo da Vinci who lived nearby for the last few years of his life. The site was a boggy area before building commenced and the chateau is built on a platform supported by oak piles.

Front of chateau, central courtyard and corner staircase,  bottom of central staircase.

State bedrooms,                           King Francois 1,    Painting of 'Field of the Cloth of Gold

Later state bedroom, State Drawing Room, Coffered vaulted ceiling in upper floors, top of central staircase with vaulted ceiling

Entrance drive,     Roof architecture with details.