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Description: Commissioned by King Francis I and imagined by the great Leonardo da Vinci, the Chambord castle is the largest and most majestic building of the area. It is a symbol of the French Renaissance and of the power of a passionate ruler who loved the arts. It was on his victorious return from the Battle in 1515 that king Francis decided to build the castle. It wasn’t just to be a residence, but a monumental symbol of his power inscribed in stone. Established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, the castle has been home to many important guests over the centuries. It has hosted memorable celebrations and hunting parties. The famous double helix staircase is a highlight of your visit. Set in the central axis of the castle it was a revolutionary design and an engineering masterpiece. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the ingenious spiral open staircase joins various levels via two sets of steps set in a huge lantern-like case. You can go down on one side without meeting or making eye contact with those who are going up on the other side In the castle there are 426 rooms, 83 staircases, 282 fireplaces... 60 rooms may be visited and you’ll enjoy a collection of 4,500 objects d'art displayed in superbly refurbished apartments. Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: audionautix.com