Ussé is a castle in the Indre-et-Loire département, in France. The stronghold at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley was first fortified in the eleventh century by the Norman se
Main view of the Château d'Ussé and its terraces
View of the Château's towers
In summer orange trees in caisses line the terrace parterre.
The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is located in the town of Azay-le-Rideau in the French département of Indre-et-Loire. Built between 1518 and 1527, this château is considered one of the foremost examples
The Château and surrounding water
View of the façade from the southern side
Salamander of Francis I with his device, Nutrisco et extinguo, from the pediment at Azay
View of the internal courtyard