Château de Chenonceau

The Chenonceau Castle (French: Château de Chenonceau) is a residential castle of the XVI century style located in the French village of Chenonceaux, in the department of Indre-et-Loire.
It is the most visited privately owned historic monument of France and includes several gardens, a park and a wine plantation. The castle not only has importance as a piece of artwork, but also plays an active role in the history of France. Nowadays, the castle is a major tourist attraction receiving thousands of visitors annually.