Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau, France


Related person
Timothy H. Crowther (was created by)
Date
1518-1527
Description
During the Middle Ages, French castles were often built in lakes or surrounded by moats. Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau is an example of placing a chateau on an island. Keywords: France, Indre-et-Loire, d Azay, d'Azay le Rideau, residential structures, residential gardens, houses, outdoor spaces. Submitted by Natalie Martinez.
Style/Period
16th Century (1500 - 1599 CE)
Renaissance
Material
herbaceous plants
trees
stonework
stone and/or rock
water