舍农索城堡

鼎鼎大名的舍农索城堡可以说是法国旅游的名片之一。坐落在密林之中的谢尔河上，颇具女性气质。与香波堡相比，这里不算很大，众多的游人使得室内参观显得有些拥挤。每个房间都有精致的布置，巨大的花束和充足的照明以及iPod导览器提升了游玩质量。如果你时间充裕，可以在城堡花园旁的餐厅吃上一顿，并在离入口不远的迷宫中体验回归童年的感觉。晴天的时候以河流和城堡为背景拍上一张绝对是明信片级的效果。

Chenonceaux被称作是女人的城堡，原因当然在于居住其中的大多为女性。傍水而建和许多的花园，让其更加名副其实，内部则是有特地的展示当时的一些生活的外貌。虽然没有介绍影片，但是可以租借语音导览或是购票处的介绍手册也有足够的资讯。

建在水上的城堡果然名不虚传，花园很打很棒。建议要先逛城堡，沿着河拍照，再逛花园。餐厅很难吃，但是不可以带食物进去。建议吃饱再进去，不然花大钱受罪。我就吃到了一个没熟的汉堡，再做一次还是没熟。法国人很难沟通!

This was my first visit to a Chateau.It was a wonderful experience. Your imagination can ruin wild with how they lived many years ago. I must say when you have seen one you have really seen them all. A fantastic opportunity that i will never forget.

It's all about the ladies who lived here and left their mark on it. Very grand and well worth a visit. Loved the grand gallery that sits above the bridge over the river Cher. The grounds are lovely even in March before the flowers are in bloom. The flowers in each of the rooms inside more than made up for the lack of flowers outdoors in both abundance and in the delightful smells.

Our final Château on our last day and what a way to finish! This is delicate and filled with feminine touches - practical, homely and exquisite compared to the large masculine grandeur of Chambord. The rooms are all decorated superbly giving you the feeling that it is alive and at any moment a Queen (or Mistress!) could come wandering through. The incredible flower arrangements added another dimension meaning each room smelt gorgeous and more passion was added. In particular we loved seeing the moving river from every room, the fantastic kitchens and the drama of the top bedroom for the mourning Queen which was dark and somber after the gaiety of the other bedrooms. Totally stunning throughout. Also a great spot to have a picnic in if you manage some good weather. We ate at the "self service" restaurant which was pretty good but the smell from the fryer and grill was awful - the vents obviously need a good clean out! Our favorite Château by far. Enjoy!!!!

It is the second most visited castle in France after Versaille. It is like a fairy tale castle, especially when you see it in the morning mist (we had mist in the morning in Feb.) The cheateau is famous for its beautiful tapestries and history. Just beautiful!

If you only have the chance to visit one Chateau while visiting the Loire Valley then you won't go wrong picking Chateau de Chenonceau. Just the way it was built on the River Cher is amazing not to mention the furnishings and the kitchen utensils. Among the surrounding buildings in the grounds is an example of one of the hospital ward used during WW1 to treat the over 2,000 badly wounded soldiers, also the 16th century farm and Carriage Gallery.

Amazing photo opportunities. Fairy tale gardens and such a big place with lots to see. The furniture and decorations make it all like stepping back into history.

We did a one day tour of the Loire Valley and Chenonceau was by far our favorite chateau. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and almost surreal. Although it felt crowded inside the chateau with all the tour groups, but it was still incredibly interesting and enjoyable. There is a nice little cafeteria on the grounds for lunch too.

We had very limited time in the Loire Valley and had to choose just one chateau to visit. Chenonceau was an easy choice because of how it beautifully spanned across the River Cher. We arrived at its opening time and could still enjoy some brief moments of serenity within the grounds before the hordes of tourist buses poured in. Touring the interior of the chateau was much less pleasant because of the crowd. We are no history buffs but it was interesting to know that the chateau was built in stages by different architects over several decades. To get the classic shot of the chateau however, one actually does not have to enter the grounds of the chateau (and pay the admission fee). It is taken from the walking path across the river.

Easily my favorite of the Chateaus visited. From the magnificent setting over the river, amidst vibrant fall foliage and sunset hues reflecting the glory of this grand dame to the opulence of the rooms that exude warmth and power. Upon leaving, the evening sky gave way to the magnificent landscape lit grounds. One could imagine the peacefulness and calmness of the Chateau in the dead of winter with the fireplaces ablaze. Entrance fee was Euro 12.50 per person.

HENRI de NAVARRA who became,HENRIC IV,has given the castle to his mistress DIANE du POITIERS.She used to make bath in the river,even in the winter time,in this manner she succeded to look very younger despite her age.For that she was opening the floor in the center of the castle,and from there she was jumping directly in the water.

For me it is one of the most beautiful chateaux in France. The history of the castle and everithing is interessant! Unforgettable.

This is a wonderful Chateau to visit. The influence of the two powerful women in its life is plain to see. From the delights of the building itself to the different gardens of those two women, Diana of Poitiers and Catherine do Medici. This is a Chateau in which one could feel at home and it is no surprise that Monty Don choose those gardens for inclusion in his ‘Gardens of France’ gradening series. We spent a delightful day here exploring the well appointed Chateau, gardens and the woods across the River Cher. History is here to see and study as well as admiring the period furnishings and artwork. Learn about the powerful protection given to the Chateau by many women of historic note even up to the second world war when the Chateau straddled the demarcation line between occupied and Vichy France. A ‘must see’ on many levels.