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38 Aerial photos from France
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Cheverny Castle was built by Henri Hurault, Count of
Cheverny and treasurer of the King Kudwig XI in 1624. It was opened to public in 1914.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0152
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Chambord Palace is the largest palace in the Loire region. It is the greatest architectural monument of
da Vincis epoch. Its walls are 32km long and its hunting area took an areal in the size of Paris.
Up to 10000 people lived in the Palasce during
such a royal hunt.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0259
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The Loire River is with 1020 km the longest river in
France. Its source is in the central massif. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Near Nantes tourist ships can be boarded which cruise to the
world-famous Loire Castles.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0242
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