Chambord - Antibes

Summer Holiday 2009, Chateau de Chambord, Cite du Claps and Antibes
Loire Valley scenery Loire Valley is famous for its' wines. It's not bad for the eye either. : France, Loire, Ranska, kesäloma, laakso, luonto, maisema, nature, scenery, summer holiday, valley Château de Chambord The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the châteaux of Blois and Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with some doubt, to Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may also have been involved. Chambord was altered considerably during the twenty-eight years of its construction (1519–1547), during which it was overseen on-site by Pierre Nepveu. With the château nearing completion, Francis showed off his enormous symbol of wealth and power by hosting his old archrival, Emperor Charles V, at Chambord. In 1792, in the wake of the French Revolution, some of the furnishings were sold and timber removed. For a time the building was left abandoned, though in the 19th century some attempts were made at restoration. During the Second World War, art works from the collections of the Louvre and the Château de Compiègne were moved to the Château de Chambord. The château is now open to the public. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the châteaux of Blois and Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with some doubt, to Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may also have been involved. Chambord was altered considerably during the twenty-eight years of its construction (1519–1547), during which it was overseen on-site by Pierre Nepveu. With the château nearing completion, Francis showed off his enormous symbol of wealth and power by hosting his old archrival, Emperor Charles V, at Chambord. In 1792, in the wake of the French Revolution, some of the furnishings were sold and timber removed. For a time the building was left abandoned, though in the 19th century some attempts were made at restoration. During the Second World War, art works from the collections of the Louvre and the Château de Compiègne were moved to the Château de Chambord. The château is now open to the public. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the châteaux of Blois and Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with some doubt, to Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may also have been involved. Chambord was altered considerably during the twenty-eight years of its construction (1519–1547), during which it was overseen on-site by Pierre Nepveu. With the château nearing completion, Francis showed off his enormous symbol of wealth and power by hosting his old archrival, Emperor Charles V, at Chambord. In 1792, in the wake of the French Revolution, some of the furnishings were sold and timber removed. For a time the building was left abandoned, though in the 19th century some attempts were made at restoration. During the Second World War, art works from the collections of the Louvre and the Château de Compiègne were moved to the Château de Chambord. The château is now open to the public. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord A view of the inner yard : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Inner yard view showing the decorations : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord 18th century vandals visited the castle : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Inner roof, the famous staircase is on the right. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord One of the architectural highlights is the spectacular double helix open staircase that is the centerpiece of the château. The two helices ascend the three floors without ever meeting, illuminated from above by a sort of light house at the highest point of the château. There are suggestions that Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase, but this has not been confirmed. Writer John Evelyn said of the staircase "it is devised with four (sic) entries or ascents, which cross one another, so that though four persons meet, they never come in sight, but by small loopholes, till they land. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, interior, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, sisäkuva, summer holiday Château de Chambord Heavenly light, ment to illuminate the double helix staircase. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Dauphine's room in Dauphine's apartment : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, interior, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, sisäkuva, summer holiday Château de Chambord Louis XIV's ceremonial bedroom : Château de Chambord, France, Louis XIV, Ranska, building, castle, interior, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, sisäkuva, summer holiday
Château de Chambord A dress exhibition : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Yet another tapestry : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord This palace was used mainly as a hunting lodge and this hallway kinda proves it; a lot of unforunate deers have lost their antlers and lifes. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord I guess if I'll have to carry that much weight on my back, I'd be screaming too, like this winged figurine. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord Door decorated with King Francis I's emblem, the chameleon, which is a mythical animal able to live in fire. There's also the crown, of course. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Count of Chambord's bedchamber with a canopy bed : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Louise Marie Thérèse d'Artois, Duchess of Parma with her three children (1849) : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Ornate royal chair with dogs' heads to rest your hands on. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord Duchess de Berry's shoes (1820) : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Masquerade party : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord A vase in King's ceremonial bedroom : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord One of the many tapestries found in the castle : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord A toilet seat : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Stained glass windows behind the altar. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, chapel, kappeli, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Earthenware stove. Despite the huge size stoves nor fireplaces couldn't really keep these building warm during the winter. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Richly decorated tower : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Château de Chambord Fishy drainage pipe mouth : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Chimneys and stuff : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Top floor windows : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Château de Chambord Door decorated with King Francis I's emblem, the chameleon, which is a mythical animal able to live in fire. There's also the crown, of course. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Tain-l'Hermitage Town Hall of Tain-l'Hermitage. Originally built in the 19th century for a wealthy family. : France, Ranska, Tain-l'Hermitage, building, city, kaupungintalo, kaupunki, kesäloma, rakennus, summer holiday, town hall Chambord church Although existing before the castle, the present church was built in 1666 under the name of St. Louis at the request of Louis XIV of France . It is then enlarged in 1684 . She then underwent a reconstruction project by Jules Hardouin-Mansart between 1695-1708. In the nineteenth century, it was restored and remodeled for the Duchess of Berry and the Count of Chambord , the works lasted from 1830 to 1855. The bell tower was completed in 1855 . The church was the property of the House of Bourbon-Parma until 1932 when the French state bought it for 11 million francs. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday The Municipal House The Municipal House of Chambord, right next to the church : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Chambord Bridge A stone bridge crossing river Cosson next to the Chateau de Chambord, probably built in the 17th or 18th century. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday
Train! I was a bit surprised to see a train on a motorway when entering Moulins. : Château de Chambord, France, Ranska, building, castle, kesäloma, linna, rakennus, summer holiday Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. Here's a viaduct. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo
Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo
Cite du Claps This is a popular place for families to have a break. In 1442 there was an earthquake, which made a huge rock fall and block the river forming a lake. : Cite du Claps, France, Ranska, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, mountain, nature, scenery, summer holiday, vuoristo Antibes Antibes coast right before sunset : Antibes, French Riviera, Ranskan Riviera, city, evening, ilta, kaupunki, kesäloma, maisema, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Antibes Antibes coast right before sunset : Antibes, French Riviera, Ranskan Riviera, city, evening, ilta, kaupunki, kesäloma, maisema, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday Antibes Sunset in Antibes : Antibes, French Riviera, Ranskan Riviera, city, evening, ilta, kaupunki, kesäloma, maisema, meri, scenery, sea, summer holiday