The incredibly lovely Chateau de Chenonceau
1Dad1Kid.com Having traveled around a lot of Europe, we’ve seen a lot of castles. Some leave indelible impressions on you while others are only impressive in the moment. We visited Chateau de Chenonceau while on a Loire Valley tour with City Wonders, and it left a vibrant impression on both me and my son. A Brief History of Chenonceau The castle was originally built in 1513 but was later significantly embellished by Diane de Poitiers, the favorite courtesan of King Henri II. She was a brilliant woman and eventually had so much trust from the king that …