C'est pas sorcier -CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE (la renaissance)

The official channel of the France 3 program. It's Not Rocket Science, the science and discovery magazine. Fred and Jamy are transported to Amboise, then to Chambord, during the reigns of Charles VIII and Francis I! They tell us about the Loire Valley châteaux during the Renaissance. To discover daily life at court, they've created a real-life drama that recreates the glory days of these legendary places. This gives us the opportunity to brush up on our history of this period so rich in artistic, intellectual, and technological innovations... Who were the sovereigns who reigned during this period of history? What are the defining characteristics of a Renaissance château? Why were nearly 1,000 châteaux built along the Loire Valley? What role did France play during this era of great discoveries?