Chaumont sur Loire Castle – Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

(Last Update: 12.09.2024) Loire Valley Castles one of the most beautiful among Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire Yani Chaumont sur Loire CastleThis time we are visiting . Chaumont sur Loire Castle, which attracts attention especially with its location, view and architecture With a history dating back a thousand years It is an important building and, believe me, it deserves attention. I'm sure you'll agree with me as you read the article and look at the photos.

Chaumont sur Loire Castle, especially the one flowing in front of it, Longest river in France one Loire River'What looking down It has a different atmosphere with its uniqueness. Of course, when the castle is up there, you can visit it. It is also difficult to climb It happens, but luckily you are studying.Net in Paris, you will not visit this place by chance like me, so you can visit it like we did. You will enter the castle from the upper entrance, not the lower gate. So that you don't have to worry 😉 Let me explain:

Our last trip to the Loire Valley August 2017We stayed in, around Le Havre de Marie While having breakfast one morning, we were chatting with the British couple sitting across from us and giving each other advice about the region. The lovely English lady told us that we should definitely see Chaumont sur Loire Castle. Before we could even understand the name of the castle, we understood its location from the brochure and since it was on the road. we will look as we pass by we thought. We didn't just look at it as we passed by, we were literally blown away by the castle :)

Chambord Castle, Cheverny Castle ve Blois Castle We completed our travels BloisAfter touring around, Amboise CastleWe set out towards . Driving along the banks of the Loire River is already very enjoyable, and the sights we encounter on the road are also very enjoyable. in caves wine tastings As we were moving forward, Chaumont sur Loire Castle suddenly appeared on our left and we were instantly fascinated! Since it was summer, it was crowded, we looked for a place by the river to park the car, luckily we found it. Then we walked to the lower entrance.

Fortunately before Chambord Castlefrom combined ticket We bought it (it is also possible to buy it online) and we realized that Chaumont sur Loire Castle was included in the ticket combination, we were not aware of it :) The queue at the door by-pass We went inside and started climbing up. As you climb below Chaumont-sur-Loire (shomon ride luar or apply shomon luağ) town started to look very beautiful.

Of course, there is also a huge garden to visit, but one wants to visit the castle first, so we entered directly from the main gate of the castle without lingering too long. The arched castle entrance over the typical bridge, the bastions, the towers, it was as if we were visiting a medieval castle, so it seemed to me Pierrefonds CastleIt reminded me of but later I learned that this is Renaissance period It was a castle.

Yes The first construction date of the castle dates back to the 10th century. and first Count Eudes I of Blois It was built by but soon Amboise noblemen has taken possession of it.  XV. in the century ise XI. Louis, He had the castle burned to punish Pierre d'Amboise! Later, in the 1556th century. At the beginning of the century, the castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. king of France in XNUMX II. Henri's wife Catherine de Medici (you know, the Tuileries Palace and Tuileries Gardenthe queen who built He bought the castle. What comes next is a bit complicated; It's not actually complicated, but I couldn't believe the information I learned :)

After Catherine de Medici bought the castle, she gave it a good overhaul, but her husband II. Henri in 1559 After his accidental death, king's mistress that is, Catherine de Medici's rival Diane de Poitiers by exchanging He gives Chaumont sur Loire Castle to Diane de Poitiers, in return for II. Henri once gifted it to Diane de Poitiers, legendary Chenonceau CastleHe takes . So, starting from 1559, Diane de Poitiers begins to live in Chaumont sur Loire Castle. It's a strange story, but it's like this...

We can say that Chaumont sur Loire Castle gained its current characteristic appearance during the time of Diane de Poitiers. Then, throughout history, the castle passes from hand to hand, who knows what events and stories happened in those periods. In the 19th century, the castle underwent major restoration work and a large horse shelter was built in the garden, which is a must-see place.

After a long adventure Purchased by the state in 1938 Chaumont sur Loire Castle the last mistress of Orleans and the Princess of BourbonAfter spending all his wealth, he dies in an apartment in Paris... After the castle became a state, it was opened to visitors as a museum and today around 150 thousand visitors per year It is visited by. I think this number should be much higher and I am sure that the number of Turkish visitors will increase significantly after this article is published 😉

As soon as we entered the main gate of the castle, we went down the stairs kitchen We started our tour by visiting the section. Apart from being in a secluded place underground, I cannot say that we encountered a fascinating kitchen like other castles, but I can say that we visited architecturally interesting rooms. Then, when we went up and started our real tour, we first went to the XVI century building of the castle. century times, then the XIX. We had the opportunity to experience the centuries.

The most striking part of the Chaumont sur Loire Castle from the Renaissance period Catherine de Medici's bedroom for me. Also in this room the five-hundred-year-old tapestry, the oldest piece in the castle. I recommend you not to miss it. Of course, I could never be at peace with the bedroom decorations of that period, but we can say that it was quite flashy for its time; Stay away from me though :)

The castle was built in the 19th century. The halls that reflect the 19th century period seem more humane, more livable and warmer to me. In particular, the harp, one of the indispensable instruments of almost every castle, is also present here. One tries to imagine the lifestyles of those times; Well, those with a big imagination like me do not have any difficulty in wandering around such a place. I can hear the music, can you hear it too?

I cannot recommend a specific order to visit Chaumont sur Loire Castle, you just have to follow the arrows. Due to restoration and renovation works, some sections may be closed to visitors from time to time, so the ideal tour route can be completed by following these arrows. One of the places that impressed me most in the castle chapel It was the department. there artistic installation I don't know if it was specific to the days I visited or if it has always been like this, but the view I saw when I went there was very beautiful.

As you follow the arrows through the halls, corridors and rooms of Chaumont sur Loire Castle, you may sometimes have to go up and down the stairs. Again, as you move forward like this, you find yourself in the attic you find. Again, I don't know if it was a periodic exhibition or permanent, there was a wonderful exhibition on the attic of the castle. Both some placements and contemporary stained glass works It is a great opportunity to enjoy the artistic harmony of space and work.

As I said, after completing the castle, do not neglect the horse shelters on the opposite side. Even that place is like a separate castle anyway. You know the interest in horse breeding in France, even Chantilly Castlea standalone opposite Horse Museum There is even That's why this section in the garden of Chaumont sur Loire Castle is also noteworthy.

Of course, one of the things that people enjoy most when visiting such places is often coming across contemporary art exhibitions. Yes, you may be visiting the horse shelter section of a castle, but in a whole section you come across a huge work of art. The interesting works of art that you interact with in the interesting place you are in, especially in exhibitions organized in the form of contemporary art works, take your trip to a completely different dimension; That's why such trips are unforgettable. You don't know if it's a dream or reality...

If you do not make the mistake we made and enter the Chaumont sur Loire Castle from the upper door instead of entering from the lower door and climbing up, you can park your car more easily and enter the castle garden effortlessly without climbing the hill. If you enter from above, there is another huge garden on the left, which can be visited by purchasing a separate ticket and is open from the beginning of April to the end of November. You will see the horse shelters on the left on the road, and after that, Chaumont sur Loire Castle and a magnificent view of the Loire Valley below.

Driving in Paris As I mentioned in my article, I definitely do not recommend driving in Paris, but a car is the most enjoyable way to see these beautiful places around Paris. Chaumont sur Loire Castle is about 200 kilometers from Paris. Although I recommend coming by car for an enjoyable trip, it is also possible to reach here by train. buy train ticket, at least to look at hours and prices TCDD of France one SNCF's official website Just look.

Paris Austerlitz Train Station – Gare d'AusterlitzJump on the train from ElevenYou are getting off at . This station is approximately 2 kilometers from the castle and Service from the station to the castle from April to October staying. If there is no shuttle service, you are walking for about 2 kilometers. For accommodation Blois Tours You can look for places in the area between. In this way, you will have chosen an ideal spot to visit the surrounding castles. If you make your hotel reservations booking.com If you are one of those who prefer to do so through, then you can support me by making a reservation by clicking on the banner below or other banners you will find on this blog. The same goes for the train ticket links above 😉

Chaumont sur Loire Castle is open every day of the year except December 25 and January 1. Entrance fees also vary depending on the season. You can find current ticket prices, periodic exhibitions and other up-to-date information from the official web page link at the end of the article.

After visiting the castle, I would say you can also visit the town of Chaumont sur Loire, but it is such a small place that it ends quickly :) Amboise I assume it will continue towards the side. AmboiseNo matter which bank of the Loire River you take on your way to , a pleasant road and a beautiful view will be waiting for you. There is no season to visit this region anyway; it has different beauties in every season. If it only rains, it's okay, otherwise the region has a fascinating view, whether it's summer or winter. I especially recommend that you go to the opposite side of the castle and watch this magnificent structure from the other side to your heart's content. 😉

AmboiseTwo beauties await you in . one of them Leonardo da VinciThere is also the grave of Amboise Castle – Château d'Amboise, if the second Leonardo da Vinci's House – Le Clos de Lucé. The ideal itinerary for this region is Loire Valley Castles Tour You can find it in my article.

I hope you can see these beauties at the first opportunity and have a much better holiday than the one I had.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: domaine-chaumont.fr

Combined ticket purchase link: boutique.bloischambord.com/pass-chateaux

Address: 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire

Related Article:

• Loire Valley Castles Tour Program

Other Chateaus in the Loire Valley:

• Chambord Castle – Château de Chambord
• Cheverny Castle – Château de Cheverny
• Blois Castle – Château Royal de Blois
• Amboise Castle – Château Royal d'Amboise
• Leonardo da Vinci's House – Le Clos Lucé
• Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau
• Montresor Castle – Château de Montrésor
• Chinon Castle – Forteresse Royale de Chinon
• Saumur Castle – Château de Saumur

Castles in Paris and Surroundings:

• Louvre Museum – Musée du Louvre
• Palace of Versailles – Château de Versailles
• Vincennes Castle – Château de Vincennes
• Saint Germain Castle – National Archaeological Museum
• Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau
• Chantilly Castle – Château de Chantilly
• Pierrefonds Castle – Château de Pierrefonds
• Compiègne Castle – Château de Compiègne
• Vaux le Vicomte Castle – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
• La Roche Guyon Castle – Château de la Roche-Guyon
• Castle of Monte Cristo – Château de Monte-Cristo
• Maisons Laffitte Castle – Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• Malmaison Castle – Château de Malmaison