Chateau du Chenonceau, France
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The long, broad approach to the Chateau de Chenonceau |  |
A view of one of the gardens from the bridge over the chateau's moat |
The fireplace in the guard's room off the chateau's entry hall |
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Through the guard's room is the chapel; the original windows were destroyed by WWII bombing; these are later replacements |
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Tiles in the guard's room show the wear of centuries of use; only the edges retain some of the original decoration |  |
The long gallery stretches over the Cher River; originally open, it was enclosed by Catherine de Medici after she ousted Diane de Poitiers |
View of the Cher River from the enclosed gallery |
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One of the gardens as viewed through a window in the gallery |
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