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- Château de Chenonceau
Château de Chenonceau
Only a few miles outside Tours, on the River Cher, the Château
de Chenonceau is probably the most celebrated of the many châteaux
in the Loire valley. It was used as a mill in the Middle Ages and
bridges the whole width of the river. It was owned by a succession
of powerful noblewomen including Henri II's mistress Diane de
Poiters, the Queen Regent Catherine de Medici and Louise de Loraine
and is often referred to at the 'Château des Femmes'
.Inside visitors can see a wonderful 200-foot (61m)
gallery, Louis XIV's sitting room and Francois I's bedroom.
Information & Facts
Admission
Castle and museum EUR12.50; concessions and other
packages available.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Open daily but hours vary month to month, see website
for details.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).