Azay-le-Rideau - Architectural Detail - French Chateau is a photograph by Nikolyn McDonald which was uploaded on July 29th, 2015.
Azay-le-Rideau - Architectural Detail - French Chateau
This architectural detail shot is from the French chateau of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley. Because it was constructed between 1518 and 1527... more
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Azay-le-Rideau - Architectural Detail - French Chateau
Artist
Nikolyn McDonald
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Photograph
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This architectural detail shot is from the French chateau of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley. Because it was constructed between 1518 and 1527 during the reign of Francois I (Francis I), the salamander and ermine, the personal emblems of the king and his wife, are carved above the portal below a mezzanine that opens to the central staircase (escalier d'honneur) beyond. The architectural style of the castle is Early French Renaissance.
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July 29th, 2015