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38 Aerial photos from France
from: Aude | Gard | Loire valley |
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In front of the defense tower from the 12th century
is the Romanic Church St. Corix. Here the 12 year old Jean de Valois, daughter of Ludwig XI, married
King Ludwig XII. They were divorced later and he married the widow of Karl III.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0189
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Cheverny Castle is open for visitors since 1914.
It impresses with its magnificent interior: master paintings, Paris tapestry and precious furniture.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0147
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The royal palace of Chambord is one of the most important castles in the world. The French Renaissance style here merged with classical Italian
architecture. Its spectacular double-helix staircase
is said to be designed by Leonard da Vinci.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0107
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