12 Most Amazing Chateaux in France

France has some of the most beautiful and incredible castles and chateaux in the WORLD; Here are 12 Most Amazing Chateaux in France ! 12. Azay-le-Rideau 11. Chenonceau 10. Château d'Ussé 9. Château de Blois 8. De Sully Sur Loire 7. Le Château de Langeais 6. Chateau Villandry 5. Château des Ducs de Bretagne Despite the name, this chateau is not situated in the province of Bretagne or (Brittany in English) but in the heart of the city of Nantes, in western France, in the Loire-Atlantique department. However it was apart of Bretagne up until 1941. It served as the residence for the Dukes of Brittany and is entirely surrounded by a moat. In 1466 it was reconstructed with. This chateaux serves as a museum to visitors of Nantes currently whichs hosts a variety of different exhibits. Originally built as a military fortress, that role disappeared in the late 16th century. The most notable historical event that took places here was the signing of the Edict of Nantes, which gave protestants newly found rights at a time when France was primarily Catholic. 4. Château de Chantilly Finally we venture off from the the renaissance style Loire River valley chateaux and in to the town of Chantilly, located Northeast of Paris. This chateau is comprised of two main part s, the Petit Chateau built in the 16th century and the Grand Chateau which was destroyed d uring the French Revolution but later repaired in the 1870’s. What you mostly need to know abo ut this chateau is that...