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PHOTO: Chateau de Chenonceau, Perhaps the Prettiest Castle in France’s Loire Valley

July 6, 2021December 4, 2012 by Barbara Weibel

King Henry II Gave Chateau de Chenonceau, Perhaps the Prettiest Castle in France's Loire Valley, to His Mistress

King Henry II built Chateau de Chenonceau, perhaps the prettiest castle in France’s Loire Valley, for his mistress

PHOTO: Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley of France

July 6, 2021December 3, 2012 by Barbara Weibel

Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley of France Blends Traditional French Medieval and Classical Renaissance Architecture Styles

Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley of France blends traditional French medieval and classical Renaissance architecture styles

PHOTO: Amboise Chateau, Seen From its Perfectly Manicured Gardens

July 6, 2021December 2, 2012 by Barbara Weibel

Amboise Chateau, Seen From its Perfectly Manicured Gardens, Was a Favored Royal Residence for King Charles VIII, Who Died Here in 1498

Amboise Chateau, seen from its perfectly manicured gardens, was a favored royal residence for King Charles VIII, who died here in 1498

PHOTO: Les Braves WWII Memorial on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France

July 6, 2021December 1, 2012 by Barbara Weibel

Ocean Washes Over Les Braves WWII Memorial on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France

Ocean washes over Les Braves WWII Memorial on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France

PHOTO: Grave of an Unknown Soldier in the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France

July 6, 2021November 30, 2012 by Barbara Weibel

Grave of an Unknown Soldier in the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France