Chambord

Chambord has served as a royal hunting estate in the Loire Valley since the 16th century. On the edge of the Sologne, it is defined by the Château de Chambord, commissioned by King Francis I in 1519 as an ambitious expression of French Renaissance power. Its monumental keep, towers and celebrated double-helix staircase set it apart from the Loire’s more domestic residences. The Cosson River crosses the estate, whose woodland is enclosed by a wall more than 30 kilometres long. A formal French garden, recreated from historic plans, extends before the château. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Centre-Loire Valley connects regionally.

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