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Furniture in Azay le Rideau

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

Rustic Furniture Like most Loire Valley estates, Azay-le-Rideau was only inhabited in the Summer. The Berthelots visited only occasionally in winter, just to inspect the progress of the work, as the castle was uncomfortable and difficult to heat in tread more

History of the château

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

Gilles Berthelot, Treasurer-General of the Finances of France under King Francis I and mayor of Tours, began reconstructing Azay-le-Rideau's earlier medieval castle, that was part of his wife's inheritance. However, it was his wife, Philippe Lesbahy,read more

A glorious park, perfect setting for this architectural masterpie…

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

onjour ! Azay-le-Rideau is a small castle, charming and romantic. It is located in the Loire Valley, 15 miles southwest of Tours (and about 150 miles southwest of Paris). The strangely named castle of Azay-le-Rideau ("Azay-the-Curtain") represents onread more

Location of Azay Le Rideau

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

Azay...the "ideal" and graceful Château built on an island on River Indre read more

Castles Of France - Château d' Azay-le-Rideau

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

Azay Le Rideau , one of the gems of the French Renaissanceread more

Je vous remercie de me rendre visite au Château d 'Azay-le-Ridea…

Ma Promenade | 24 days ago by Bruce

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A Balcony in Azay-le-Rideau

Days on the Claise | 12/26/09

This rather nice wrought iron balcony in the street leading up to the château in Azay-le-Rideau caught my eye.Susanread more

Le Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

Days on the Claise | 12/24/09

The château of Azay-le-Rideau is one of the earliest of the Italianate style Renaissance châteaux of the Loire. Even on a wet winter's day, when the museum staff are on strike and the château is closed, it's worth stopping by. You can stand in fread more

Saint Symphorien Azay-le-Rideau

Days on the Claise | 12/21/09

The town of Azay-le-Rideau has more to offer than just one of the Big 6 Châteaux, but you would never know by reading the Michelin Guide to the Loire Châteaux. It's true that the château of Azay-le-Rideau is particularly beautiful, but even a shoread more

Doggy bag

mon blog sans nom | 11/25/09 by yannick brohard

Azay-le-Rideau, Franceread more

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