
Chambord, France
The town of Chambord is famous for one single attraction: the castle, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the entire region. Chambord Castle is an architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance and one of the largest royal residences in the Loire Valley. It was built in the 16th century by order of Francis I, and, as has already been proven, Leonardo da Vinci himself had a hand in this grandiose project, despite the fact that he died a few months before construction began. The second most visited castle in France (after Versailles), this dream castle is a must see in life. Climb up the double open stairs, admire the fabulous rooftops and chimneys, take in the views of the canal from above, and stroll through the stunning 1,000-hectare…