France, Loire Valley - Château de Chenonceau VI

The charm and amazing architecture of Chenonceau Castle makes it one of the most romantic castles in France. 

Chateau sits on the river Cher which reflects the magnificence of the building and gives to the entire castle special ambiance. 

No surprise that it is one of the most photographed castles of the Loire Valley.

France, Loire Valley - Château de Chenonceau V

The chateau is distinctive in part for being constructed in the middle of the Cher River. 

The river, placid as a lake on fair days, reflects the castle’s white stone and dainty turrets like a noble lady’s looking glass. 

Which is appropriate, for Chenonceau is popularly known as “the ladies’ chateau.” 

Through the centuries, six strong and memorable women built Chenonceau, 

maintained it, expanded it, loved it, fought over it, and made its place in history.

France, Loire Valley - Château de Chenonceau IV (The Gardens)

Perfect harmony between nature and architecture, 

it is by walking down its majestic driveway that you can really discover the magnificence of the Castle. 

The Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers gardens make the unique elegance of the landscape stand out, 

between the sky and the water.

The Chateau de Chenonceau gardens are made up of a number of individual gardens, 

the main two being those of Catherine de Medicis and Diane de Poitiers. 

There is also a maze, a green garden and a vegetable garden to see.

France, Loire Valley - Château de Chenonceau III

The site covers a huge area and, aside from the chateau itself, 

has a few featured gardens, a maze, a farm, the gourmet restaurant in the Orangery and so much more. 

The yard of the 16th century farm, recently restored, will give you the feeling of being part of a historical film set up.

Situated opposite the Orangery, the Green Garden is made up of trees from a large scale collection, and planted on a lawn. 

In the surroundings are a few shrubs in groves scattered around.

Garlands of wisteria and honeysuckle are spread out along the façade of the Orangery.

The floral decoration of the castle, the Building of the Domes and the Orangerie 

requires a very large-scale production of flowers for cutting. 

These flowers are grown in a garden strictly reserved for them, covering a surface area of 10 000 m2. 

The visitor to the château is welcomed by fresh flowers, 

and thus feels that he is considered as a guest in an inhabited residence.