IMG_8566 In 1541 Francis I decides to transfer his apartment from the keep to the right wing. The apartment consists of a bedroom, a wardrobe, a cabinet, a council room...
In 1541 Francis I decides to transfer his apartment from the keep to the right wing. The apartment consists of a bedroom, a wardrobe, a cabinet, a council room…
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IMG_8569 Council room, also used by Francis I for meals. The 27m long room is split into 3 apartments by Gaston d'Orleans during the 17th century.
Council room, also used by Francis I for meals. The 27m long room is split into 3 apartments by Gaston d'Orleans during the 17th century.
IMG_8562 Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
IMG_8563 Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
IMG_8564 Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
Oratory, likely built in 1541. No religious symbol is visible in the oratory.
IMG_8572 One of the lanterns, replaced by a copy on top of the castle's roof.
One of the lanterns, replaced by a copy on top of the castle's roof.
IMG_8585 Original clock installed on the wall of the castle under Louis XIV, replacing a window on the 2nd floor; the wood frame and mechanism are from the 17th century,...
Original clock installed on the wall of the castle under Louis XIV, replacing a window on the 2nd floor; the wood frame and mechanism are from the 17th century,…

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