Chateau de Azay-le-Rideau

16th century1518France

CountryFrance

RegionLoire Valley

Period16th century

Year Built1518

About Chateau de Azay-le-Rideau

Built on an island in the Indre River. Described by Balzac as a faceted diamond set in the Indre. The reflection in the water is stunning. A masterpiece of early French Renaissance architecture.

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