Chateau Chenonceaux

This amazing Chateau was in the little town in which we were staying although we couldn't see it until we actually went there. {It's hard to explain the lay-out and all.}

It is justly famous~a stunning Renaissance building to which, in the mid-16th century, Diane de Poitiers added a brilliant wing, in the form of a galleried bridge spanning the river Cher. Her garden was also famous, and is one of the best documented of its period.

We saved this breathtaking 'Chenonceaux' as a treat for my birthday, knowing that it would be fabulous! We pretty much spent the whole day there~inside, outside, gardens, potager, IPod tour, history, little picnic in a secluded corner~yes fabulous, fabulous!