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35 Aerial photos from Loire valley:
from: Amboise | Blois | Chambord | Chenonceau | Cheverny | Chissay-en-Touraine | Dunois | Fougeres-sur-Bievre | Montrichard | Pontlevoy | Talcy |
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The thousand year old abbey of Pontlevoy was the religious center of the region, but was also used as
school, library and military academy.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0174
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The Royal Palasce of Blois was residence of numerous French Kings. Here French history took place. Caterine de Medicis poison chambers are amongs the highlights during a visitor tour.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0120
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The Renaissance Palace Chambord was built by King Francois I. It was used as hunting palace and for
large receiptions.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0097
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