Chenonceaux is a small and picturesque commune located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The history of Chenonceaux is deeply linked to the famous Château de Chenonceau, also known as the "Ladies' Castle".The Château de Chenonceau is one of the most extraordinary castles in the Loire Valley and is built over the Cher river. The first mention of the castle dates back to the 11th century. However, the structure we know today had its beginnings in 1513 when Catherine Briçonnet and her husband Thomas Bohier, a royal finance collector, decided to build a luxurious residence on the ruins of an old fortified mill.In 1547, the castle was confiscated by King Henry II, who later gave it to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Diane was responsible for creating the exquisitely designed garden surrounding the castle and building the bridge that connects the Château to the other bank of the river.After Henry II's death in 1559, his widow, Catherine de' Medici, forced Diane to exchange Chenonceau for another castle. Catherine continued to expand and beautify the castle, and it was under her influence that the famous two-story gallery extending over the Cher river bridge was created.During the French Revolution, the Château de Chenonceau was one of the few castles spared from destruction due to its strategic use as a bridge to cross the river.In the 20th century, during World War I, the castle's gallery was transformed into a military hospital to care for the wounded. During World War II, the castle played a crucial role in the French Resistance as it served as a passage between the occupied and free zones.Today, Chenonceaux and its impressive castle are a major tourist destination, attracting numerous visitors who come to admire its Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens.The small commune of Chenonceaux, with its rich history and cultural heritage, remains a living testimony to the grandeur of the French aristocracy and architectural ingenuity throughout the centuries.
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