Chateau Azay le Rideau

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(Click on each photo to get the full-sized image)

The Chateau as seen from the front and left side.

Closer view.

Gardens to the left of the main entrance.

Main Entrance.

View of the front right side.

Moat just to the right of the Chateau.

View of the moat from the bridge in the previous photo.

A large pine tree on the grounds behind the Chateau.

A stunning view of the left and back side.

Closer view of the chateau showing the moat on the left and back sides.

Closeup of the main entrance showing the detailed stellae.

A fireplace showing the royal fire-breathing salamander. The interior shows 2 wonderful tapestries (no photos allowed) made in 1500 and 1530 showing the earlier lack of perspective against the later (1530) excellent sense of perspective.