Where could I find information on the Chateau Chambord?
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The Royal Château at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture that blends traditional medieval forms with classical Italian structures.\n\nIt is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, but was built to serve only as a hunting lodge for King François I who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and at Château d'Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord was by Domenico da Cortona, but was altered considerably during the twenty years of its construction (1519‑1547). Leonardo da Vinci, a guest of King Francois at Clos Lucé near Amboise, is believed to have been involved in the original design. Nearing completion, King François showed off his enormous symbol of wealth and power by hosting his old enemy, Emperor Charles V.\n\nThe massive castle features 6 immense towers, 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. Four rectangular vaulted hallways on each floor form a cross-shape, meeting in the center. One of the architectural highlights, and very popular with the general public, is the spectacular double-helix open staircase where people can ascend and descend at the same time without ever meeting.\n\nThe castle is surrounded by a 52.5‑km² (13,000‑acre) wooded park and game reserve filled with Red Deer enclosed by a 31‑kilometre (20‑mile) wall.\n\nFor more than eighty years after the death of King François, French kings all but abandoned the castle, allowing it to fall into decay. Finally, in 1639 King Louis XIII gave it to his brother Gaston d'Orleans who saved the castle from ruin by carrying out much restoration work. King Louis XIV had the great donjon restored and furnished the royal apartments. The king then added a 300 horse stable enabling him to use the castle as a hunting lodge and a place to entertain such notables as Molière for a few weeks each year. Nonetheless, Louis XIV abandoned the castle in 1685.\n\nFrom 1725 to 1733, Stanislas I (Stanislas Leszczynski), the deposed king of Poland and father-in-law of King Louis XV lived at Chambord. In 1745, as a reward for his fighting valor the king gave the castle to Maurice de Saxe, Marshal of France who installed his military regiment there. Maurice de Saxe died in 1750 and once again the colossal castle sat empty for many years.\n\nIn 1792, the Revolutionary government ordered the sale of the furnishings and the empty castle was left abandoned until Napoleon Bonaparte gave the castle to French military leader Louis Alexander Berthier. The castle was subsequently purchased from his widow for the infant Duke of Bordeaux, Henri Charles Dieudonné (1820-1883) who took the title Comte de Chambord. A brief attempt at restoration and occupation was made by his grandfather King Charles X (1824-1830) but in 1830 both were exiled. During the Franco-Prussian War, (1870-1871) the castle was used as a field hospital.\n\nThe final attempt to make use of the colossus came from the Comte de Chambord and his offspring but after the Comte died in 1883, the castle was left to the Ducal family of Parma, Italy. Any attempts at restoration ended with the onset of World War I in 1914. The castle became the property of the Government of France in 1930 but restoration work was not begun until a few years after World War II ended in 1945.\n\nToday, it is a major tourist attraction.\n\nRetrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Chambord"
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you could try the site listed below.
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I just had to do a project on France for some future traveling I plan on doing, and www.cia.gov has a factbook.  This is an amazing feature and you will find everything there.  Give it a try!
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I found this:\n\nThe castle was built for the Buiel family in the second half of the 15th century. This was a family that had distinguished itself in The Hundred Years War and now was seeking a home befitting there new rank in society. The family did not stay long however for Antoine De Buiel, the husband of Louis VII’s daughter, sold the castle in 1485 to Charles Espinay who set about making many improvements and is known for having the famous chapel built on the grounds. The Espinays served as chamberlains to many of the royalty and kings of their time. This castle has changed hands many times. \n\nCompared to the other castles of the Loire Valley, the Usse has a very tranquil history. It was built on the foundation of an 11th century fortress. Because of its combination of beauty and fortress like appearance, it is believed that Perrault wrote his famous story, “Sleeping Beauty,” based on Usse. Of the structure Perrault wrote, “Chateau de la Belle au bois dormant.” This is one of eleven fairytales he wrote in a collection called, “Les Contes de ma mere l’Oye.” \n\nThe castle played another part in history when it stood as a model for the design of Disney’s famous Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World. Designers used this and other castles of the Loire Valley. Looking at a picture of the two, it is easy to see the similarities between the them.
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Not sure where you mean but there is an organisation called English heritage http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ which owns castles, gardens etc.\nIf you want to look up UK historic buildings you could also try http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/  The National Trust (England) and http://www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/home.asp? for Scotland.\nAs I'm Welsh, I also have to mention http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-wales.htm\nMore castles than you shake a stick at...., and lovely landscape!!!
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http://www.courrierinternational.com/dessins/galeriedessin.asp?dos_id=2295&provenance=europe
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Everything you want to know about Richard Sorge can be found here  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Sorge
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you can check google.com and then search cindellera
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You can find it in the internet.Just type the keywords,like 'places which are famous for its goods'.May you find the answers soon.
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Try National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.\n\nIt's in Saratoga Springs, NY, across from the racetrack.\n\nThey have a contact for their historian on the Contacts page (phone and email)
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The library, the pyramid (Louvre), Bastille Opera House, la Grande Arche in La Défense .\nGood luck with the eurostar game ;)
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Chateau du Chambord: (He was an architect...designed staircases and the like...)\n\nBuilding of the château was begun by Francis I in 1519, and was completed in 1547. Florentine artist Leonardo da Vinci paid a short visit to the building during its construction and added a few embellishments to it. \n\nTe staircase is related to a project by Leonardo which consisted of four distinct superimposed flights of stairs, in order words, just as many stairs as quarters and arms of the cross of the castle. It is therefore likely that Leonardo da Vinci staircase, which may have been conceived for Chambord, was then simplified when it was built by the master masons of the building yard.\n\nThere is no architect named...but Da vinci's influences are seen throughout.
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check with the historical society. if it is 100 years old ,or older they should have info.,or library pictures .of you town when a family lived in it...
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That's the closest to what you looking for:\nhttp://www.guiatelefonica.net/Pais_Vasco/Alava/index.htm\nhttp://www.guiatelefonica.net/espana/vitoria.htm\nhttp://www.guiaraba.es/\n\nIf not, try:\nhttp://paginasblancas.terra.es/paginasblancas/\nhttp://www.telefonica.es/index/guiastelefonicaesblancas.html\nhttp://blancas.qdq.com/\n\nHope it helps!
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Hi there, \n\nI found this book useful:\n\nBuying a property France (Igoe & Howell - The Sunday Times)\n\nThis site is quite good :\nhttp://www.french-horizons-property.co.uk/guide-to-france/\n\nwith Info on buying in France, making an offer on a French property, negotiation tips, renovation, moving in France …\n\nYou should also check with local "notaires", they often have hidden treasures!\n\nThis is the French government website, might come in handy one day :-)\n \nhttp://www.service-public.fr/etranger/english.html\n\n\nHope that’s help.\n\nBest of luck.\n\nAdam
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http://www.medieval-castles.net/index.htm\n\nim still looking for pics\n\nok type this in ask.com\n\npictures of castles during the "middle ages"\n\ni hope it helps
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try\nwww.parisethelord.com