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Cathedrl

Cathedrl, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  We can see this cathedral on the way to the chateau 

Exhibition

Exhibition, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Summer time always have exhibition from famous photographs.... 

Garden

Garden, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Chateau de Chaumont is also now known for its summertime garden festival, one of the more popular gardens with visitors featuring each year a selection of modern garden installations. 

The Saddle Room

The Saddle Room, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Made by Hermes in 19th century 

The Chapel

The Chapel, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Built at the start of the 16th century and restored in 1884-1886. 

The Great Hall

The Great Hall, Chaumont

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The Billiards Room

The Billiards Room, Chaumont

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Dining Room

Dining Room, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Was built by de Broglie architect, Paul-Ernest Sanson. The fireplace showing all the sculpted items appearing on the exterior frontages of the castle is the work of Margotin. 

The Main Spiral Staircase

The Main Spiral Staircase, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  Conveys the gradual influence of the Italian style over French artists around 1500: trilobite Gothic style motifs give way to Renaissance style foliage and Italianizes arabesques cover the shafts of the pillars. 

The Council Chamber

The Council Chamber, Chaumont

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Bedroom of Diane de Poitiers

Bedroom of Diane de Poitiers, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  situated in one of the gatehouse towers. 

Ruggieri's Bed Room

Ruggieri's Bed Room, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  One of the astrologers appointed byCatherine de Medicis- referred to as such b'cos of the sign on the mantelpiece, considered to be a cabalistic sign. It is more likely to be a monogram designed by Diane de Poitiiers. A commode armchair, a cabinet and a Bruges tapestry from... 

Coat of Arms of Charles II

Coat of Arms of Charles II, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  On the wall of entrance to the cateau, we can see this on the right site.... 

Entrance

Entrance, Chaumont

 black_mimi99 Says:  The entrance to the Château 

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Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

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 The Château of Chaumont (from "Chauve Mont" or Bald Hill, then changed into "Chaud Mont" or Hot Hill) stands on a rise beside the river Loire, in the mids of a dense wood of all trees. As early as... 

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 Of the dozens of spectacularly beautiful chateaux on the Loire, this is our Number 2. In a picturesque lawn setting, a short walk uphill from the town, we just sat and marvelled at its beauty. 

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