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	French Chateaux,France Castles,Loire Valley Chateaux,Chateaux de la Loire
		The Chateau of Chambord shown at left is the largest of the Royal Chateaux in the Loire Valley.
		The chateau was used during WW I as a hospital, it's owner at the time was Mr.
		The Château de Villandry is known for it's magnificent gardens.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /Chateaux/chateaux.htm (1771 words)

	Château de Villandry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Villandry in the département of Indre-et-Loire is the lands known as Colombier until the 17th century where an ancient fortress once stood.
		Acquired in the early 1500’s by Jean Le Breton, France’s Controller-General for War under King Francois I, a new château was constructed around the original 14th century keep where King Philip II of France once met with Richard I of England (“the Lionhearted”) to discuss peace.
		Still owned by the Carvallo family, the Château de Villandry is open to the public and is one of the most visited castles in France.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chateau_Villandry (232 words)

	www.chateaux-france.com - Château de Villandry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Villandry was completed toward 1536 and was the last of the large chateaux built on the banks of the Loire during the Renaissance.
		He redesigned the interior of the chateau to meet the standards of comfort of the 18th century which are much closer to those we know today than to those, which were applied during the Renaissance.
		In 1906 the chateau was bought by Dr Joachim Carvallo, who was born in Spain in 1869, and who is the great-grandfather of the present owners.
	www.chateaux-france.com /~villandry.en (333 words)

	Loire Valley Online - Villandry
		A small valley, with a stream running though it, descends from the plateau south of the chateau.
		Villandry is a dynamic place, the site of many many activities such as the many exhibits, the summer festival, the "Vegetable Garden Days" in September, and workshops with gardeners from the chateau...
		Each year, the gardens are embellished, as in 1998, when visitors could discover, or rediscover, the Charmille labyrinth, the terraced garden of Hatfield House in "mixed borders" style and the bowers of the vegetable garden.
	www.lvo.com /GB/MAG/JARDIN/VILL.HTML (280 words)

	Kite Aerial Photography - Chateau de Villandry
		The Chateau of Villandry is known for its extensive, exquisite parterres -- geometric gardens occupying flat ground.
		The Chateau of Villandry, built on the left bank of the Cher river, is the last of the Renaissance Châteaux in the Loire Valley.
		The decorative kitchen garden, its squares bordered by a cordon of fruit trees, is planted in vegetables of colors harmoniously chosen to evoke the monastic spirit of the Middle Ages and the esthetic of Italy in the 16th century, with its fountains, tunnels and flowery patches.
	arch.ced.berkeley.edu /kap/gallery/gal180.html (681 words)

	L'Atelier Vert - - Everything French Gardening® (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Villandry is best known, at least abroad, as France's archetypal potager, a kitchen garden elevated to a regal plain and Frenchified to the maximum, with its seemingly endless geometric parterres edged in immaculately clipped boxwood.
		Villandry remained in Le Breton's family until 1754, when it passed into the hands of the Marquis de Castellane, a powerful ambassador from a family of nobles from Provence.
		Abandoning a brilliant scientific career to devote himself to the restoration of Villandry, it was he who recreated the gardens we view today, which are in complete harmony with the Renaissance architecture of the château and with the very spirit of the Renaissance itself.
	www.frenchgardening.com /visitez.tmpl?SKU=31106784011481 (1672 words)

	Loire Valley
		In 1906 the chateau was purchased by Dr. Joachim Carvallo of Spain.
		Louis XII cousin, Francois I was raised and educated at the chateau.
		The chateau saw the end of a Protestant uprising against Francois II when Catherine de Medici had the conspirators hung from the roof.
	www.apostcardhome.com /loirevalley_4.htm (598 words)

	Rent a castle - Hire a luxury Chateau in Loire Valley France
		The chateau is situated in the centre of a 4000 acre forest with breath-taking views.
		Our chateau is available for exclusive rent or hire for holidays and other social events like anniversaries and birthday parties, family reunions, seminars and courses.
		The chateau is furnished with antiques and fitted with all typical modern conveniences, large high definition television in our corner salon with SKY sports package, flat screen televisions with DVD players in every suite, a huge DVD collection, free wi-fi access from all rooms, mobile phone reception, playstation 2 with games for hire.
	www.loirechateau.com (508 words)

	WWW.YANNARTHUSBERTRAND.ORG
		The Château de Villandry was built in 1532, at the end of the Loire Valley’s great period of artistic and architectural expression.
		Restored at the beginning of the twentieth century by Joachim Carvallo, the gardens surrounding the château are a unique example of a painstaking and documented restoration of an ornamental French-style garden of the Renaissance.
		Inspired by both the monasteries’ tradition of enclosed vegetable gardens and the Italians’ love of clipped thickets, Villandry is a perfect illustration of the poet Jacques Delille’s definition: “To my eyes a garden is a vast painting.” Set out in symmetrical patterns, mixing architecture with domestic vegetation, the plants here are like decorative accessories.
	www.yannarthusbertrand.com /yann2/affichage.php?reference=365J-03-09&pais=France (577 words)

	Loire Valley Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau, south west of Tours, it was constructed in the early 16th century and is considered one of the best designed Renaissance Chateaus.
		Chateau de Chenonceau, located east of Tours is probably the most recognized chateau in the world.
		Chateau de Blois, north east of Tours was the principle royal residence and court from the 13th century until 1598 when the court was moved to Paris.
	www.europeanhomerentals.com /france/loire/info.cfm (563 words)

	Touraine : Loire Valley - A la une
		The nickname was bestowed upon it by an impressed Italian in the 16 th century, recognizing the province's wonderful mixture of fertility and beauty.
		Villandry's grounds also include elaborate allegorical hedge gardens, trimmed into symbols of love.
		Several châteaux beyond Villandry are particularly proud of their gardens.
	www.tourism-touraine.com /GB_en/decouvrir/page.php?id_noeud=114&id_noeud2=149 (546 words)

	Colin Campbell's Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Chateau de Villandry, in the Loire Valley, is one of the most visited gardens in France and, having been there, it's easy to see why.
		Chateau Usse is located on the River Indre and almost at the junction with the Loire River in France.
		The Blacas family has owned the Chateau since the 19th century and the restoration work that was being carried out when we visited in 1998 was massive.
	www.colincampbell.com.au /getaway.html (3253 words)

	visite office de tourisme de la confluence
		Villandry was completed toward 1536 and was the last of the large châteaux built on the banks of the Loire during the Renaissance.
		Villandry stayed in Jean Le Breton's family until 1754 and then became the property of the Marquis de Castellane.
		At the edge of the forest of Chinon the striking white silhouette of Chateau d'Usse overlooks the Indre Valley.
	www.tourisme-en-confluence.com /anglais/visite.php (1606 words)

	Hemispheres \| Three Perfect Days (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Chateau de Chenonceau is one of the most striking of the Loire Valley chateaus.
		Chateau de Chambord, the largest and most extravagant of the royal residences in the Loire Valley.
		Chateau de Cheverny to see the most magnificently furnished chateau in the Loire Valley.
	www.hemispheresmagazine.com /three/2003/loire_valley.html (3019 words)

	Hotel Biencourt - The Surrounding area
		Here at the Hotel de Biencourt, we will be pleased to help you plan your visit to the many beautiful attractions of the region, some of which we feature here.
		The Chateau in Azay was built in 1518 by Gilles Bertholot but confiscated by Francoise 1st in 1527.
		The "Sleeping Beauty" chateau of Usse is 10 miles from Azay and the chateau of Villandry, famous for its gardens, is just 7 miles away.
	www.hotelbiencourt.com /regionuk.htm (161 words)

	The Loire Valley . . .Chateau Country
		Villandry symbolizes the French classical style which is also referred to as Henry IV style.
		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)

	L'Etape Gourmande - Atmosphere
		These buildings, exuding the charm and quality of the 17th century, were lived in until 1790 by nuns of the order of the Visitation of St Mary.
		They then became the residential quarters of the main tenanted farm of the Château de Villandry and the home of the estate manager.
		In 1906, "La Giraudière" was sold, along with the Château de Villandry and the other tenanted farms.
	www.letapegourmande.com /en/pages/atmosphere.html (305 words)

	Travel for Kids: Loire Chateaux, France
		The Chateau de Villandry is famous for it's Renaissance gardens.
		The charm of this 16th century chateau is that it's surrounded by water on four sides in the middle of the Indre River.
		Set the scene for your visit to the Chateau d'Usse with this magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty – a beautiful princess is born, but an evil fairy casts a spell, and on her sixteenth birthday, the princess and entire court fall into a deep sleep for a hundred years.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/France/loireregion/loirechateau.htm (222 words)

	Valhalla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Chateau of Jean Le Breton is distinguished from all others by the splendour of its gardens.
		The gardens were formed at the same time as the Chateau.
		However in the middle of the 18th Century the Chateau was bought by the Marquis de Castellane, who made alterations that destroyed its pristine quality.
	environment.uwe.ac.uk /valhalla/touchscreen_english_dem/villandry2.asp (210 words)

	romantic hotel Langeais \| Chateau de Rochecotte \| honeymoon resort
		Chateau de Rochecotte is a member of The Luxury Romantic Collection from Great Hotels of the World, an alliance of the world's finest luxury romantic hotels and honeymoon resorts.
		Built on the banks of the Loire, the Renaissance-style Château Villandry boasts magnificent gardens and splendid views of the valley.
		Also within 20 minutes is the Castle of the Sleeping Beauty, a magical chateau which stands impressively over the Indre Valley.
	www.ghotw.com /hotel/romantic/chateau-de-rochecotte.htm (556 words)

	Welcome to Golf and Travel News Online
		In addition to Les Bordes, Owenoak travelers will be housed at: Chateau d’Artigny, which was built by cosmetics king Rene Coty in the early 20th century, but which bears all the trappings of 18th century chateau life; and Domaine de Belesbat, a fine boutique hotel which has its own 18-hole golf course.
		Chateau de Chenonceau is built out over the Cher River, and is known for the graceful arches that support it above the water, making it appear to float on air.
		The trip concludes with a two-night stay at Chateau de Brecourt, with one round of golf at the Chateau du Champ de Bataille, and another at the Ivry la Bataille golf course.
	www.golfandtravelnews.com /archive/2002summer/article7.html (1729 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		While we are in Amboise, we will, of course, take in that chateau and the Clos-Luce...those are within walking distance, so I'm not including those in the four we'll be driving to visit.
		Something different and within a 45 min drive of Amboise by back roads (the chateau visits will be done mostly during the Amboise half of the trip; in Angers we plan to hit some wineries, perhaps Fontevraud (also done on the previous trip but we really liked it) and a day in Nantes.
		Not exactly a chateau, but what remains of a vanished one, the Pagode de Chanteloup might be an interesting stop.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34505866&numresponses=7&start=0 (443 words)

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		1 kilometer from the Chateau Chenonceau, this could be interpreted as a possibility to have larger groups spend a holiday together.
		The Chateau Chenonceau is within easy reach one or two kilometers at most, a fabulous edifice that projects into the Cher River, known as the "Castle of Six Ladies" for the succession of powerful French noblewomen that influenced the castle that today is still as beautiful as it was in the renaissance.
		The village of Chisseux is a small, unspoilt agricultural community, you can buy your baguettes and stop off in one of the authentic village bars for a coffee or a small beer.
	www.rentagite.com /50/_portfolio_gite.php?&id=6 (525 words)

	Bike tours in France, French walking and cycling vacations, biking France with Bicycle tours and cycling vacations in ...
		Château de Villandry, with the most beautiful formal gardens in all the Loire Valley, and Château Azay-le-Rideau are close by.
		In the royal city of Amboise you will have time to stroll through the medieval market square and visit the Chateau d’Amboise or the fascinating Clos Lucé, a 15th century mansion that was the last home of Leonardo da Vinci and is now a museum dedicated to the genius of this artist.
		You’ll stay in lively Amboise and can visit the Chateau d’Amboise or the fascinating Clos Lucé, a 15th century mansion that was the last home of Leonardo da Vinci and is now a museum dedicated to the genius of this artist.
	www.vangoghtours.com /france.html (4084 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		The chateau is not very large and is rather simple (which I really like), but the gardens are spectacular.
		Chenonceau is beautiful and interesting and has more furnishings than most of the others, but I agree that Villandry is the nicest of the châteaux because of the unusual gardens.
		I think the main difference is that Versailles was the king's palace and the seat of where he ruled for a long time, rather than from Paris, and most of these other chateaux are simply wealthy people's homes or royal getaways.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34464895&numresponses=14&start=0 (1794 words)

	Carmen and Jim's Virtual Tour of France - Loire Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		We saw the Chateau Chenonceau remarkable for its exterior design, the Chateau Villandry for its famous gardens, and Chateau Chambord which is well known for its overall swankiness.
		Chateau Chenonceau is actually on the Cher River--a tributary to the Loire River.
		Henri II later gave the chateau to his mistress, Diane de Poiteirs, in 1547 who then made her own additions.
	www.personal.psu.edu /staff/j/x/jxf17/france2003/loire.html (1705 words)

	Le Chateau de Ranton \| Ranton Castle in France, Loire Valley
		In addition, there was probably a second wall outside the dry moat to protect the access to the underground village; a refuge for the surrounding population during the frequent raids and skirmishes.
		It was probably in this period that the second major set of alterations were made to the Chateau: the older of the two towers is typical of this period.
		The Chateau was abandoned during the French Revolution and the estate passed to the Marshal's daughter on his death eight years later, in
	www.wfi.fr /ranton/r2.html (833 words)

	Chateau de Villandry - a Gardens Guide review
		The moated Chateau dates from c1536 and had a formal garden in the eighteenth century.
		Symbolising the moods of love, it looks rectangular from the chateau but is actually trapezoid.
		Despite its origins, Villandry is the work of a twentieth century imagination.
	www.gardenvisit.com /ge/villan.htm (221 words)

	LOIRE VALLEY Gourmet & Wine Tasting, Culinary and Cultural Tour \| france \| loire valley
		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.
		At Villandry we highly recommend several notable purchases, the jams and vegetable products, all preduced using veggies, fruits, herbs and spices from chateau gardens.
		Departing Villandry, we wind our way along the river to the feudal fortress, the Chateau de Langeais, with its' fine exhibit of period furniture.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/6929.html (1475 words)

	Loire Valley travel guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		This is the classic Loire Valley, a chateau trail that embraces the Renaissance gardens of Villandry and the fairy-tale turrets of Azay-le-Rideau.
		The chateau played a key role in Anglo-French conflicts throughout the Middle Ages.
		Château de Villandry was the last great Renaissance chateau built in the Loire Valley, a perfect example of 16th-century architecture.
	www.webscapades.com /france/loire/region-guide.htm (4236 words)

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