Chateaux of the Loire Valley (Hardcover)
The architectural heritage of the French kings is no where as present as in the Loire valley. Magnificent castles,sophisticated gardens and sweeping parks demonstrate both the monarchs' power and appreciation of art,attracting and fascinating uncounted visitors to this day. 60 of these works of art have been captured in brilliant color photographs for this volume: the Hall of the States General at Blois,the Saumur and Angers fortresses,the picture-postcard castle of Azay-le-Rideau,built in the m