French castle of Chambord celebrates five eventful centuries

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This week, we're in the Loire Valley, in the grounds of the region's most recognisable castles: Chambord, where construction began five centuries ago. This Renaissance masterpiece was conceived as a hunting lodge for King Francis I, who used it as a potent example of his power and prestige. Never to be completed, the edifice was altered repeatedly during its construction, then later looted and abandoned, before being restored to become the tourist magnet it is today. We tell you more.

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[Andre_XX]

Was there nearly 20 years ago. The most amazing building I have ever seen.

[lorrainegatzke]

What an incredible feat. Well done to all involved in preserving this incredible piece of French history. 💖

[Genesis-niew]

Beautiful castle and great work with the video. Each and everyone of you should be proud of yourself!

[matthewjay]

How the hell can anyone thumbs down this? Chambord is epic! 🍷🍾🥐

[lexigray]

I visited the exterior of the chateau on a group trip. We didn’t go in because our tour guide basically told us that the inside wasn’t nearly as grand as the outside, and purchasing tour tickets wouldn’t be worth it on our tight schedule. I’m glad I’m finally seeing the inside.

[Thepriest]

Amazing! The wife and I visited the Palace of Versailles. Now this is on our list.

[bobjackson]

The palaces skyline is pretty amazing. Very impressive.

[TravelingisFREEDOM]

This is a very charming place, I hope I can return to visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[janetcorey]

So many wonderful restorative things being done ❤️

[arthurfleck]

European culture, architecture, music and dance is second to none!

[val]

anyone else doing this for school lol?

[freakyflow]

7 people live in a cardboard box watching this on a stolen cell phone in

[pamelaja]

Absolutely HORRIBLE music. Spoiled the nice video.

[ryanbrouk]

They barely show the inside. Thumbs down. Castle is probably great but all i know is it has a staircase

[chasethecat]

Beautiful? Yes. Not near the personality of Chateaux LaLande, owner Stephanie Jarvis, France, also

[philiplaurell]

How come the guy responsible don't speak English? Oh, right, France...

[bobbynicole]

Interesting design, but quite kitschy

[patrickfitzgerald]

Three cheers for the looters in 1789! Such a shame that royalty of any kind persists into the 21st century. 🤮