Sunday, July 12, 2015

Catherine's garden


There are several fabulous and different gardens at château Chenonceau.  This one is named in honor of Catherine de Medici who moved into the château around 1560.  This was after her husband and King Henri II died and then after kicking out the mistress of her deceased husband.  On the other hand, the mistress, Diane de Poitiers, got château Chaumont as a consolation prize. Another garden at Chenonceau is named for her.

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  1. Stefan JanssonJuly 12, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Nice touch to give a château to the mistress. That is what I would have done as well. Nice Summer view of the garden and the château.

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    1. StuartJuly 12, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      Yes, it's good to be the king... or the mistress apparently.

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  2. Geoff WilkinsonJuly 12, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    That is absolutely fabulous chateau and it's a very nicely composed picture ...

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 12, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I like the way the French treat their mistresses:) Beautiful château, tres joli pink roses.

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  4. orvokkiJuly 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    What a beautiful white casttle.

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  5. cieldequimperJuly 12, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    It's been years since I've been to Chenonceau (or Chaumont for that matter!) Lovely with the roses!

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  6. William KendallJuly 13, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Such a beautiful place!

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  7. KarlJuly 14, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Simply beautiful !

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  8. hamiltonJuly 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    It must be hard to keep track of the mistresses and then there are their gardens as well!

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    1. StuartJuly 14, 2015 at 7:48 PM

      Oh they have "people" to take of those little details.

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