Chateau de Chambord
The Chateau de Chambord is manor house located in Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France. The Chateau de Chambord is one of the best manor houses across the world because of its unique structure. The manor house based on French Renaissance Architecture which mixes classic French gothic forms with classical renaissance structure. The official name of the manor is Chateau and Estate of Chambord. The construction was started in 1519 and completed in 1547. The architect of the manor house was Domenico da Cortona and structural engineer of the manor was Pierre Nepveu. In 2007, the manor visited by 700,000 visitors. Chateau de Chambord organizes several events named as Grand Flea Market, European Heritage Days and Christmas in Chambord.
The Chateau de Chambord brand products are also available for visitors. The products manufactured from natural resources. The products manufactured by the brand are Chambord Oak Barrels, Chambord’s Honey, Wood and many more. The Chambord also provides special packages for groups. The committee allows visitors to enjoy their full day in the castle with food service. The visitors will get full advantage of Chateau de Chambord.
Château de Chambord History
The manor constructed as a hunting lodge for King Francis I. The king only spent seven weeks in there. The manor was abandoned by French Kings more than 80 years. In 1639, the Gaston d’Orleans received the castle from his brother King Louis XIII. The Gaston d’Orleans save the manor house by doing restoration works. The king elder brother also furnished the royal apartment of the castle. The revolutionary government order to sell furnishings, wall panelings, the timber of manor in 1792. On 6 June 2016, the Chateau de Chambord was closed due to heavy rain in the region. The Founder’s Building located at Royal Halloway, the University of London designed by William Henry Crosland took inspiration from Chateau de Chambord.
