Chenonceau Castle is included in the list of castles of the Loire, mandatory for tourists to see. It stands on the Cher River. Literally. Part of the castle was built on the bridge.I think it's damp and cold there in winter. Henry II gave this castle to his favorite Diana of Poitiers. The favorite was much older than Henry, but he had loved her since childhood. So, the castle. It is surrounded by flower gardens. Plane trees, fountains, green labyrinths and other delights. The castle is very nice. Wonderful views from the windows, elegant surroundings and lots of fresh bouquets. And a lot of tourists spoiling the whole buzz. You can spend the whole day there to take a quiet walk and feel the atmosphere of antiquity and French chic. But that's if you drive yourself. With the group, you will be taken to other castles included in the program. Amboise and Chambord. There is also a cozy Villandry Castle and others. There are plenty of them there. I advise you not to be lazy and go down to the basement to look at the kitchen. If you are smart, you can take a photo where outsiders are not visible against the background of kitchen utensils. I even saw an eastern ruler with a small harem in the park there. He stared at me. Apparently, I was wondering if I would approach his gurias. But it didn't work out. I still live in a high-rise building in Central Russia.
A castle for a woman. The owners of the castle were 7 women, until it became the property of the state. A detached tower has been preserved from the original building. You will learn more about the history of the castle after visiting it. There is free parking nearby. The entrance to the castle is based on tickets that are sold at vending machines, the interface is in French, English and Spanish. Take the option of tickets with an audio guide, it is interesting to present information about the castle in the first person. When buying tickets, specify the audio guide in Russian. Getting an audio guide inside the castle, the deposit is a passport or driver's license. Also, take a brochure about the castle in Russian near the ticket offices. Tickets are divided by price into adults and children (under 18 years old), there are also for EU students.