Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There:
YoucangettoChevernybybusfromBlois(see“BloisConnections”
Visiting the Château:
Asyouwalkacrossthemanicuredgroundstowardthegleam-
ing château, the sound of hungry hounds will follow you. Lined up across the facade are
sculpted medallions with portraits of Roman emperors, including Julius Caesar (above the
others in the center). As you enter the château, pick up the excellent English self-guided
tour brochure, which describes the interior beautifully.
Your visit starts in the lavish
dining room,
decorated with leather walls and a sump-
tuous ceiling. Next, as you climb the stairs to the private apartments, look out the win-
dow and spot the
orangerie
across the gardens. It was here that the
Mona Lisa
was hidden
(along with other treasures from the Louvre) during World War II.
On the top floor, turn right from the stairs and tour the I-could-live-here
family
apartments
with silky bedrooms, kids' rooms, and an intimate dining room. On the other
side of this floor is the impressive
Arms Room
with weapons, a sedan chair, and a snare
