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	Chateau Chaumont: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
		In the 15th century, the chateau's owner was part of the unsuccessful rebellion against King Louis XI.
		As certain legalities had to be met, Diane was forced to accept Chateau Chaumont as payment for her beloved Chateau Chenonceaux.
		At a meeting at Chateau Chaumont, Le Ray entertained Benjamin Franklin and agreed to use his enormous wealth to help finance the American Revolution.
	www.encyclopedian.com /ch/Chateau-Chaumont.html (375 words)

	Chaumont - France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This chateau has its beginnings in the 10th century with the building of a fortress to protect Blois from incessant attacks.
		In 1560 Chaumont was purchased by Catherine de Medici she later exchanged it for Chenonceau.
		Clearings among the tress reveal the forest, the Loire Valley and the chateau.
	www.allcastles.com /chaumont.htm (307 words)

	Kastelen Loire EN
		Chateau de Chaumont (45 minutes): This chateau was purchased by Catherine de Médicis in 1560.
		Chateau de Cheverny (55 minutes): This magnificent chateau, built by count Hurault de Cheverny from 1604 to 1634, has a Classical façade which is triumph of symmetry and harmony.
		Château d'Ussé (39 minutes): The chateau of Ussé inspired Charles Perrault's tale of Sleeping Beauty and was built on the foundations of an 11-century fortress.
	www.chateau-de-la-villaine.com /Gips02E.html (579 words)

	Loire Valley, France - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Built in the middle of the town, the chateau at Blois comprises several buildings constructed from the 13th to the 17th century around the main courtyard.
		In 1635 there was another attempt to develop the chateau but on the death of Gaston in 1660, the chateau was abandoned.
		By the time of the French Revolution the immense chateau had been neglected for more than one hundred and thirty years, and the revolutionaries, determined to wipe out any symbol of the old nobility while enriching themselves, ransacked the Chateau and stole many of its precious statues, royal emblems and coats of arms.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /france_loire_valley.htm (1225 words)

	Castle Tapestries from Chateau Selections - Chateau Chaumont II Tapestry
		Chateau Chaumont II This Jacquard woven wall tapestry depicts Chaumont Castle.
		Construction began on the Chateau de Chaumont in 1466 under the direction of Charles d'Amboise, and was continued by his two sons (both named Charles).
		The Chateau was built on the site of a former fort that was destroyed by Louis XI.
	www.chateauselections.com /Castles-ChateauChaumontII.htm (142 words)

	Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
		Louis XI fit brûler et raser Chaumont en 1465 pour punir Pierre d'Amboise de s'être révolté contre le pouvoir royal lors de la " Ligue du bien public ".
		De 1498 à 1510, Charles II de Chaumont d'Amboise, aidé de son oncle le cardinal Georges d'Amboise, poursuivit la reconstruction dans un style déjà marqué par la Renaissance tout en conservant la même allure générale fortifiée : aile Sud, châtelet d'entrée, aile Est, accolé à l'aile Sud).
		Devenue veuve en 1559, Catherine de Médicis achète Chaumont en 1560 et contraint Diane de Poitiers à l'accepter en échange de Chenonceau.
	www.chaumont-jardin.com /site/page/chateau/chateau.php (740 words)

	CHATEAU DE CHAUMONT - Hotel, Restaurant, mariage, séminaires, CHAUMONT SUR YONNE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Château de Chaumont dans l'Yonne, organisation de mariage, repas de mariage, réservation pour repas de mariage.
		CHATEAU DE CHAUMONT - Hotel, restaurant, 89340 Chaumont sur Yonne - propose repas d'affaires, seminaires, mariage, bapteme, communion, anniversaire, fêtes événementielles dans un lieu de détente, parc, nautisme, artisanat.
		Chateau et grand parc de 14 ha dans l'Yonne, le Chateau de Chaumont, restaurant gastronomique, hotellerie de charme.
	www.chateaudechaumont.com (135 words)

	Visites - Le Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
		Chaumont domine la Loire de sa lourde silhouette qui évoque plus les volumes d'un château fort que la demeure de plaisance.
		S'il veut préserver l'unité architecturale de Chaumont, avec son aspect fortifié, Charles II apporte une touche personnelle en couronnant les parties hautes d'un chemin de ronde découvert, contrairement au parti adopté par Pierre d'Amboise trente ans plus tôt.
		Après la mort du roi Henri II, Catherine de Médicis achète Chaumont et oblige aussitôt Diane de Poitiers à l'accepter en échange de Chenonceau.
	www.loire-france.com /visites/chateaux/chaumont-sur-loire (869 words)

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		The Chateau of Chambord shown at left is the largest of the Royal Chateaux in the Loire Valley.
		The Château de Chaumont in 1560 became the property of Catherine de Medici [another chateau for Catherine] who in turn forced Diane de Portiers to exchange Chaumont for Chenonceaux.after King Henri II's death.
		The chateau was used during WW I as a hospital, it's owner at the time was Mr.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /Chateaux/chateaux.htm (1767 words)

	Tourist Sites
		The Castle of Chambord is located at about fifteen kilometers in the east of Blois in a landscape of forests, ponds and brooks, amongst the thick brushwood where animals hide, the château of young king François 1er was built at the beginning of the sixteenth century.
		Built on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the chateau of Azay-le-Rideau was one of the first chateaux of the Renaissance.
		Chateau d'Oiron 16th century château with sumptuous painted ceilings and galleries and numerous rooms dedicated to contemporary art.
	french-at-a-touch.tourpackagers.com /Participants/Chateaux.htm (621 words)

	Loire : Loire valley, Chaumont Castle
		Access to the chateau: on foot by taking the ramp which crosses through the park.
		From the terrace of the chateau, there is a magnificent view of the Loire, the Escures levee, and the small town of Onzains on the other side of the river.
		Inside the Chateau, you'll admire the beautiful series of tapestries from the end of the 16th century on the theme of days and planets, and the remarkable majolica tiling (17th century).
	www.azureva.com /gb/loire/magazine/chateau/chateaux-chaumont.php3 (302 words)

	Chateau de Chaumont
		s'écoule au pied du chateau à partir duquel on a une vue splendide sur le fleuve.
		Le premier chateau féodal a été construit pour Eudes I Comte de Blois à la fin du Xème siècle, le premier Gouverneur du chateau est un fidèle des Comtes de Blois: Nivelon, peut etre le père de Nivelon I de Fréteval.
		En 1160, celui-ci, comte d'Anjou et suzerain de Chaumont, reprend la forteresse au Comte de Blois et y rétablit son vassal Hugues III d'Amboise.
	www.francebalade.com /blois/chaumont.htm (2134 words)

	The Loire Valley . . .Chateau Country
		One of the oldest wineries in the Loire Valley is Chateau Moncontour which overlooks the village of Vouvray.
		It is located in the midst of a large forest, the largest Chateau of the Loire with 440 rooms and a chimney or turret for each day of the year.
		This ancient town is guarded by the remains of its medieval Chateau as it overlooks the Vienne River and the south..
	www.luxurytraveler.com /loire.html (1901 words)

	A Day in Paris
		Chaumont was a real treat because we'd never been there before.
		The only thing I knew about Chaumont chateau was that it was the place that Catherine de Medici banished the mistress of her husband, Henry II, once he died.
		The mistress, Diane de Poitiers, made her home, while King Henry II was alive, the beautiful Chateau Chenonceau.
	parisdaily.hi-fipop.com /2005/07/chaumont.html (347 words)

	Aspen Lodging - Aspen Hotels and Vacation Rentals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chateau Chaumont's condominiums are located one block from Aspen Mountain and in the heart of downtown Aspen.
		Each condominium in Chateau Chaumont has a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with color TV and fireplace.
		Chateau Chaumont accommodation in Aspen is only 2 blocks...
	www.stays.com /r106/p2_aspen_lodging.html (307 words)

	Château de Chaumont - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Château de Chaumont is a French castle.
		As certain legalities had to be met, Diane was forced to accept the Château de Chaumont as payment for her beloved Chenonceau.
		Diane de Poitiers lived at Chaumont for only a short time when the castle was sold.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chateau_Chaumont (167 words)

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		The château de Chaumont [photos] was originally constructed by the counts of Blois, during the 10th century, as a fortress.
		When Henri II was killed in a tournament, in 1599, his wife Catherine de Medici, forced Diane to exchange Chenonceaux for Chaumont.
		Catherine then added the two-story bridge gallery, where magnificent galas were held, and a park that she created because of her love for the arts.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /Chateaux/the_chateau_ii.htm (1885 words)

	Cycling Wine Tours in France, Chateaux, Vineyards and Bike, Biking trip from 395 Eur
		Chateau d'Ussé, Vineyards visits, Chinon, dominated by its mediaeval château and famous for its red wine, much appreciated by Rabelais, Night in a hotel or Château hotel • 4th day: Chinon – Saumur, 35 km.
		Chinon region, Chinon picturesque town visit with sightseeing, short walks, sights include the ruined chateau, the streets of half-timbered houses and various museums and churches, Wine museum visit and vineyards and wine tasting, Special Wine launch with few wines tastings, Night in a hotel or Château hotel • 5th day: Saumur – Brissac, 32 km.
		Chateau de Brissac, a journey through countryside and vineyards before reaching the charming town Angers, with its château surrounded by fortifications, Angers historic quarter • 7th day: Angers-Tours.
	www.chateautochateau.com /CyclingT5D.htm (1006 words)

	Find Loire Valley France Gourmet Cultural Culinary and Wine discovery tour in France Loire Valley with cooking class ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		One of the few castles of the region to exude such elegance of the Renaissance, the floors were covered in hand painted Italian style tiles, the walls covered with royal colors and paintings of the monarchy’s principal figures.
		It was at this same period that the castle of Blois was offically classified as a royal chateau and entered into the inventory of the monarchy’s many residences in the Loire.
		Guests enjoy a historical walking tour of the Chateau and Dungeons of Loches, one of the last castles of the Middles Ages built on the border between the Loire and Berry regions.
	www.womentravelling.com /loirevalleygourmet.html (2823 words)

	Deluxe Aspen Condominiums - Chateau Chaumont - Chateau Dumont
		Chateau Chaumont and Chateau Dumont are two of the best Aspen condominiums, only one block from the Silver Queen Gondola.
		Views of either Aspen Mountain or Red Mountain and adjacent to the Sky Hotel, the Chateau's are perfect for families or groups.
		The complex has underground parking on first come first serve basis and there is a common Jacuzzi in the courtyard of the Chateau Chaumont.
	www.stayaspensnowmass.com /pr-aspen-condominiums-2chateaus.php (128 words)

	Gator Travels: Traveling in Europe
		Roadside view of the chateau up on the hill overlooking the Loire River.
		Closeup of one of the chateau's towers showing the interlaced D monogram of Diane de Poitiers.
		Closeup view of one of the chateau's towers showing the double C monogram of Charles II of Chaumont.
	www.gatortravels.com /photos/chaumont99_photos.html (57 words)

	Château de Chaumont \| Loire Valley Sights & Activities \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide
		Although a favorite of Loire connoisseurs, the 16th-century Château de Chaumont is often overlooked by visitors who are content to ride the conveyor belt of big châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceau, and it's their loss.
		In one of Chaumont's bell-tower rooms, the queen reputedly practiced sorcery (for her troubles, she foresaw the tragic deaths of all her three sons in a magic mirror, foretelling the historic downfall of the Valois dynasty).
		After his death his widow Catherine de' Medici took revenge on his mistress, the fabled beauty Diane de Poitiers, and forced her to exchange Chenonceau for Chaumont.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=loire_valley@90&cur_section=sig&property_id=360004 (319 words)

	L'Atelier Vert - - Everything French Gardening® (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Situated in the heart of the Loire Valley, a region famous for its mild climate, its chateaux, and its wine, the Château Chaumont-sur-Loire serves as an international garden conservatory.
		For example, adjacent to the tables and chairs of an outdoor restaurant on the grounds is their humorous echo in topiary (right).
		Also to be enjoyed while you're there: two boutiques, numerous restaurants on the grounds, a children's garden, numerous workshops, an exhibition in the Chateau, and of course, the Chateau itself with its beautiful constellation of stables and other farm buildings.
	www.frenchgardening.com /visitez.tmpl?SKU=31105115909161 (1423 words)

	Structure & Strangeness
		This chateau spans the river [5] on which it sits (you might have seen pictures of it...
		My second and last stop on my uncomfortable bike was the Chateau Chaumont, which sits high up on a hill overlooking (through a delicate screen of trees) the Loire River and is much more castle-like than Chenoneau.
		The views of the river from the chateau and the surrounding gardens were breath taking, and I used-up an appropriate amount of film.
	www.cs.unm.edu /~aaron/europe/europe3.htm (1616 words)

	On Location: France - Chenonceaux Chateau
		This magnificent chateau served as the prison in the episode "Evasion." Hanley escapes from the prison by river, after dropping down by a rope from one of these windows (stunt actually performed by stuntman Earl Parker).
		Chateau Chenonceaux in 1997 (photo taken by Dion Osika).
		Chateau Chenonceaux in 1965 in the episode "Evasion."
	www.jodavidsmeyer.com /combat/personnel/france_chenonceaux.html (152 words)

	Acadian Genealogy Homepage; Bergeron Family Genealogy
		It was at Chaumont that Henry II met for the last time with Archbishop Thomas à Becket, who was murdered shortly afterwards in his cathedral at Canterbury.
		The chateau at Chaumont was razed to the ground not long after that.
		Some time in the early 1500s, after the chateau of Chaumont was completed, the d'Amboise family lost their home for the final time.
	www.acadian.org /bergeron.html (18149 words)

	Bike the Loire Valley - Tour Chenonceau Region in France
		The beautiful chateau of Chenonceau stretches across the River Cher in a harmonious natural setting of water, greenery, gardens and trees.
		Nestled in a forest and surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens, this chateau was primarily designed by a succession of women; the feminine touch shows.
		A stage through the vineyards before reaching the chateau of Chaumont sur Loire overlooking the Loire.
	www.advonskis.com /bikefranceV.html (382 words)

	Loire Valley Gourmet & Wine Tasting, Culinary and Cultural Tour \| france \| loire valley tour \| loire valley travel ...
		Afternoon: A visit of the CHATEAU and GARDENS OF CHENONCEAU - a castle shaped by women for over 400 years, this castle represents the greatest accomplishment of royal women during the Renaissance period.
		As the former home of Anne de Bretagne, only woman to twice be crowned queen of France, Diane de Poitiers, mistress to Henri II [from Blois], and Catherine de Medicis, wife of Henri II, we will learn of the secrets of these women’s lives, their indiscretions and the jealousy that controlled their lives.
		The chateau itself prefigures the French classical style, also known as the Henry IV Style.
	www.infohub.com /travel/sit/sit_pages/6929.html (1419 words)

	Chateau Aspen at Aspen: Sports America
		Chateau Aspen offers comfortable accommodations in Aspen at an affordable price.
		The complex is located one block from the Aspen Mountain Gondola and literally steps away from the center of beautiful Victorian Aspen.
		Chateau Aspen does not have access to a pool or onsite laundry facilities.
	www.sportsamerica.com /lodging/Chateau-Aspen,condo,aspen.php (132 words)

	Chateau Chaumont - Center of Downtown - Aspen (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chateau Dumont and Chateau Chaumont are Aspen's best location, only one block from the Silver Queen Gondola.
		Views of either Aspen Mountain or Red Mountain and adjacent to the Aspen Club Lodge, the Chateaus are perfect for families or groups.
		Chateau Chaumont - One Block to Silver Queen Gondo...
	hotels.bookit.com.cob-web.org:8888 /colorado/aspen/chateauchaumontaspen/?ARR_DATE_HM=&DEP_DATE_HM= (946 words)

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