Chambord (2/2) : le projet fou de François Ier

👑 Why did Francis I build such a gigantic castle? Neither a fortress, nor a palace, nor simply a hunting lodge: Chambord is an unprecedented architectural feat. To build it, Francis I mobilized the finest talents of his time with a single goal: to create the most spectacular castle in Europe. 🏰 Five centuries later, his incredible undertaking continues to fascinate the world. 📖 How the Château de Chambord hid thousands of works of art during World War II: read our article: https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr... Find us on: Facebook ►   / france3centre   Twitter ►   / f3centre   Instagram ►   / france3centrevaldeloire   Website ► http://cvdl.france3.fr