Loire, France: Château de Chenonceau

For more info about travel to France s Loire châteaux: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/loire-chateaux The château of Chenonceau in France s Loire Valley is one of the great sights in all of Europe. Earlier châteaux were built for defensive purposes, but Chenonceau was the first great pleasure palace, designed for high society. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.