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Loire Valley

 






The Loire Valley is famous for its many chateuax, built at key points on the River Loire and its tributaries.
Built at a time of great personal wealth and power the chateaux are witness to Grand Design and technical achievement.
Three chateaux and their local area are featured here


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Chenonceau


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Amboise   waterspout gargoyles of the chateau overlook the town
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window in the chateau
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window in the chateau
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Chateau of Clos Luce where Leonardo da Vinci lived at the invitation of the King of France for 3 years until his death in 1519
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Saumur
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The other
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........maisons troglodytes


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....the region
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