[France/Loire] A huge castle that Leonardo da Vinci was also involved in designing *Château de Chambord*

Many castles have been built in the Loire Valley since ancient times, and the entire area is registered as a World Heritage Site! This time, we will introduce the huge castle "Château de Chambord", which is a display of the authority of King Francis I among many other castles. ✨ It is an interesting castle that is said to have been involved in the exterior design of Leonardo da Vinci. ◎ The background to the construction of this castle is that after King Francis I won a battle in the 16th century, the largest castle in France was built as a display of his power. 💰 The castle has more than 400 rooms inside, and you will be amazed at its size! ! It's so big that it takes 2 hours to explore it lol It's said that Louis XIV stayed there too...💭 🏰Name of spot: Château de Chambord 📍Location: Château, 41250 Chambord, France 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entrance ▶︎16:30) *Closed on 1/1, 3/20, 12/25 *Opening hours and closing days may change, so check the official website in advance! 💰Admission fee: ・Per person: 19€ Discount: 16.50€ (only available at the local ticket office) ・Admission is free for the following people. -Children under 18 -EU citizens between 18 and 25 years old *Entry to the park is free all year round *Tickets are valid until December 31, 2025 #France #Loire #Castle #Historical sites #Europe travel #Sightseeing #0 yen trip February 2025