Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire has just been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This fairytale castle is stunning! It is situated on the banks of the Loire.
The origin of this castle dates back to the 10th century. Like many European castles it experienced very rough times and was destroyed by order of Louis XI in 1465. The king wanted to punish the owners of the castle who had revolted against him. The Amboise family was able to rebuild the castle in the 15th century. Catherine de Medicis owned the castle which she exchanged for the Château de Chenonceau.