Visit the largest castle in the Loire Valley Admire the famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci Discover 4500 works of art, 60 open roooms, stairs and fireplaces and France’s most important collections of textile masterpieces ...
chimneys, spires and towers are spectacular, but whimsically bizarre. The interior is equally extravagant: 426 rooms, 77 staircases and 282 gigantic fireplaces. What could the original builder, King Francis I, have been thinking?
For a place with 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, 800 columns and 77 staircases it’s really a shame but due to its size and high ceiling, the place was impossible to keep warm. This is why most of the castle remains unfurnished and might surprise any visitors. Staircase at Chambord One of ...