Chateau de Chambord

16th century1519France

CountryFrance

RegionLoire Valley

Period16th century

Year Built1519

About Chateau de Chambord

The largest chateau in the Loire Valley with 426 rooms and 282 fireplaces. Francis I built it as a hunting lodge. The double-helix staircase may have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Francis I spent only 42 days here. The rooftop has 800 sculptured capitals.

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