Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, reflected in the still water of its moat, is one of the most recognisable sights in Touraine. Built in the early 16th century, it combines French tradition with the new Italian Renaissance style then arriving in the Loire Valley.
The château was built for Gilles Berthelot, Treasurer-General to King François I. When he fell from favour, he fled France, and the unfinished château passed to his wife, Philippe Lesbahy, who is thought to have overseen much of its completion.
Part of the “Bon weekend from the Loire” Series
Each Friday, we share a quiet moment from the Loire — a region that invites you to unwind, a beautiful weekend at a time.
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