
The Azay-le-Rideau château, set in the charming commune of Azay-le-Rideau in Indre-et-Loire, is a stunning Renaissance masterpiece built under Francis I's reign for Gilles Berthelot, treasurer of France. Extensively restored and revamped in 19th-century neo-Renaissance style by its owners, the château was acquired by the State in 1905 and classified as a historical monument in 1914. It stands as one of the Loire Valley's crown jewels, welcoming over 310,000 visitors in 2024—making it the valley's fifth most-visited site by attendance, behind the château d
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