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Rue des Argillons, 41150Chaumont-Sur-Loire, France
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2024
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2024

Exceptional estate animated throughout the year by various events such as botanicals, the art season and Christmas decorations

Eudes I, Count of Blois, built his first fortress at the end of the 10th century to watch over the Loire and protect the borders of his territories from attacks by his bellicose neighbors, the Counts of Anjou. His youngest son, Eudes II, had to contend with the impetuous Foulques Nerra, a warrior who was as cruel to his enemies as he was fervent in his faith. He went to the Holy Land four times, building numerous monasteries to atone for his countless crimes and sins. Although this first château withstood four centuries of war and confrontation, it was razed to the ground by a king equally renowned for his cruelty, Louis XI. Rebuilt from 1469 by the d'Amboise family, it was completed around 1510 to create this new château of refined elegance. Catherine de Médicis ceded it to her rival Diane de Poitiers in exchange for Chenonceau. In the 18th century, the north wing was demolished, giving the château its current appearance and one of the finest views of the Loire Valley. The century-old walls witnessed the passing of such celebrities as Benjamin Franklin and Madame de Staël. The buildings of the model farm and the riding arena of the Grandes Ecuries now host a number of exhibitions by contemporary artists, who can also be seen in the superb park and château. This surprising discovery of all the facets of modern art is an excellent introduction to the fairytale world of the International Garden Festival, where guest artists vie with each other in creativity to translate emotions and concepts into ever more extraordinary corners of nature. Each plot is an astonishing discovery, and the marriage of plant and mineral is a success at every turn of the path. Alongside these ephemeral creations, perennial gardens in various parts of the park prolong the pleasure of the spectator. The vallon des brumes (mist valley), with its welcome coolness in summer, is a must-see and a change of scenery.

The Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire's restaurants offer the possibility of lunching on site, to make the most of your day in an extraordinary setting. Throughout the year, various events punctuate the Domaine to the delight of visitors.

Festival International des Jardins from April 4 to November 4, 2024 - Theme: "Jardin source de vie".

Saison d'Art from March 30 to October 27 2024

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Marik
Visited in february 2019
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Très beau château surtout l'extérieur au point de architecture, très belle exposition d'art contemporain jusque dans les combles qui sont restés dans l'état (désordre et défraichis) avec l'exposition de quelques artistes. Jardin magnifique avec l'exposition de jardin à thème. Quelques sculptures dans le parc. Nous sommes retournés dans ce château en hiver, toujours aussi beau et belle exposition (photos) et très peu de monde donc très agréableéable.
laminimouse
Visited in april 2015
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A beautiful castle with a beautiful external architecture and a beautiful park (even if I have a little problem with contemporary facilities). There are also fine pieces well decorated but also a whole part empty or full of objects in bulk.
Kaze
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Magnifique château à l'apparence médiéval, contenant quelques salles décorées de tapisseries et meubles anciens, de lits à baldaquins, ainsi qu'une très jolie chapelle.
A l’extérieur, ne pas oublier de visiter les superbes écuries, ainsi que les jardins.
nic1969
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Magnificent castle that you should not flunked. The chapel is surprising.
Rooms carefully furnished.
GenGér
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Quel magnifique jardin ! Surtout avec les œuvres des festivaliers plus originales les unes que les autres.
La visite du château est de ses dépendances présente un intérêt certain.

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