I love the Byzantine influence in the architecture.
Its double helix staircase is probably its most famous feature. Likely, it was designed by Leonardo da Vinci who lived about 15 years in and subsequent died in nearby Amboise. Interestingly enough he died the same year the castle was begun. The staircase means that two people can be traveling on it in opposite directions and never meet each other perfect for the queen and the king's mistress.
Yeah, I guess I could live there if France really needed me to do that. :)
Wow, that is crazy beautiful! Hope I get to Europe someday. I'm enjoying living vicariously through your blog and Instagram in the mean time! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I wonder how they pay for the upkeep? Do that many people visit it?
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool -- I'd never heard about this famous staircase.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a cool place to visit (or to live....it'd be a sacrifice, I'm sure, but I think I could handle it!)
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing place and that staircase - what a way to lead a double life!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture!
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