The Château de Chambord in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France, is one of the world’s most recognizable châteaux due to its distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which combines traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The structure, which was never finished, was built by King Francis I of France.
Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who also had royal residences in Blois and Amboise. The Château de Chambord’s original design is attributed to Italian architect Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may also have been involved or influenced the design.
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