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A truly exceptional work of art, Chambord was classified in 1840 as a historic monument and has been registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1981. Recognized throughout the world as an emblem of the French Renaissance, the château cannot be dissociated from its natural environment, the forest.

 

Visiting Chambord, you are not only visiting a château, but also discovering a universe unto itself that leaves you with a truly unforgettable memory. The uniquely magical atmosphere is experienced as soon as you arrive, after having crossed the forest, as you behold extraordinary architecture conjured up by François I and suffused with the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci. When you visit Chambord, you are exploring no less than 500 years of history in a few hours.

 

Coming to Chambord, you are also breathing the fresh forest air, admiring pure and preserved landscapes, and exploring untold kilometers of hidden pathways. You may even have the opportunity to espy wild animals, and you will be delighted to discover for the first time the French-style gardens imagined under the reign of Louis XIV and brought back to life in 2017. Chambord is the largest wall-enclosed park in Europe, and its area (13500 acres) is equivalent to that of Paris proper.

 

Property of the French state since 1930, in 2005 the National Estate of Chambord became a public establishment with industrial and commercial functions placed under the patronage of the President of the Republic and under the joint authority of the Ministry of Ecology, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Culture and Communication. The Board of Directors is chaired by Mr. Guillaume Garot.

 

The public institution of Chambord has been directed since January 2010 by Mr. Jean d’Haussonville.