Erected in the 16th century with the help of none other than Leonardo da Vinci, the Château de Chambord was home to Francois I. In the 18th century, the castle was overrun and ransacked during ...

Impressive buildings and beautiful grounds await in the Loire Valley, Dordogne, and Alsace at these 8 beautiful French castles you can visit on your next trip to France.

Designed originally as a hunting lodge for François I, Château de Chambord boasts a double-helix staircase, the design of which has been attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The two spirals never meet, ...