Keep

2013-07-27
IMG_8452 The double spiral staircase, at the center of the keep. It links the 3 floors and supports the lantern, surmounted by a fleur-de-lys. The staircase comprises 2...
The double spiral staircase, at the center of the keep. It links the 3 floors and supports the lantern, surmounted by a fleur-de-lys.
The staircase comprises…
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IMG_8456 Hollow central column of the double spiral staircase.
Hollow central column of the double spiral staircase.
IMG_8491 Unlike the vestibules on the lower floors, the 4 rooms radiating from the central spiral staircase are roofed with basked-handle-shaped vaults. This shape was...
Unlike the vestibules on the lower floors, the 4 rooms radiating from the central spiral staircase are roofed with basked-handle-shaped vaults. This shape was…
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IMG_8437 Wood panel with Francis I's monogram.
Wood panel with Francis I's monogram.
IMG_8443 Wood panel with Francis I's salamander.
Wood panel with Francis I's salamander.
IMG_8505 Wood panel with Francis I's salamander.
Wood panel with Francis I's salamander.
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IMG_8453 Bourbons room, used as a living room (16th century), kitchen, bedroom (17th century), master bedroom (18th century), storage area (19th century).
Bourbons room, used as a living room (16th century), kitchen, bedroom (17th century), master bedroom (18th century), storage area (19th century).
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IMG_8465 Throne room, set by the nephews of the Count of Chambord in the late 19th century
Throne room, set by the nephews of the Count of Chambord in the late 19th century
IMG_8476 In 1745, king Louis XV awarded Maréchal de Saxe, victor of the battle of Fontenoy, the position of superintendent of Chambord hunting grounds. With this...
In 1745, king Louis XV awarded Maréchal de Saxe, victor of the battle of Fontenoy, the position of superintendent of Chambord hunting grounds. With this…
IMG_8477 Ceramic stove, late 18th century, Germany.
Ceramic stove, late 18th century, Germany.
IMG_8480 18th century bedroom, used in 1539 by Francis I to host his rival Charles V from Spain, and then in the 18th century for various guests.
18th century bedroom, used in 1539 by Francis I to host his rival Charles V from Spain, and then in the 18th century for various guests.
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