Azay-le-Rideau Chateau Photos

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau (early 16thC), in the Loire Valley in the town of the same name, is noted for its beautiful setting on an island shaped by the Indre River. Its highly decorated facades are reflected in the water which surrounds the Chateau. The furnishings & decorations of the interior rooms, open for visits, range from Renaissance era to luxurious 19thC decor.

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See Also:	Chateaux of the Loire, France


Château d'Azay-le-Rideau (early 16thC) constructed on site of an earlier building. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Château d'Azay-le-Rideau reflected in Indre River. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Château d'Azay-le-Rideau with aligned windows & dormer windows looking onto Indre River. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	The steep slate roof & finely carved dormer windows of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Corner turret of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Detail of turret & finely carved spire at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Supporting base of corner turret at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Grounds of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Decorative moat surrounding Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Ivy covered town near Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Bridge over Indre River to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau entrance. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Entrance to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Turret on Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Carvings around dormer window at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Porch for ceremonial occasions over doorway at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Decorative carving of Salamander & ermine representing François I & his queen, Claude of France on Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Carving of salamander surrounded by flames representing François I on Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Carving of ermine, representing Claude of France, on Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Embellished doorway at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Antechamber to King's Chamber at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Three portraits of nobility in Antechamber to King's Chamber at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Portrait of Marquis de Beringhen (17thC) by Pierre Mignard at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Portrait of François I painting (late 16th-early 17thC) in Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Portrait of Henri II, King of France at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Portrait of Henri III, King of France & Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Cabinet made from darkened pear wood imitating ebony with ivory & bone decorations on the drawers in King's Chamber at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Great Hall at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Monumental fireplace & Bishop's chair in Great Hall at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Tapestry in Great Hall at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Renaissance furniture in Psyche's Room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Renaissance Chamber with woven rush mat wall covering for insulation at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Renaissance Chamber at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Carving and detail of woven rush matting in Renaissance Chamber at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Oak roof beams in Great Attic of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	View out window at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Carved chest in Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Kitchen at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Array of copper pans & other copper cookware in kitchen of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Carved chest & copper pans in kitchen of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Fireplace with trammel hooks in kitchen of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Corbel in kitchen of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Dining room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Place setting & serving dish in dining room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Piece from Marquis de Biencourt's Paris porcelain table service from Perier & Feuillet Manuafactory in dining room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Serving table in dining room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Angular, two level serving table in dining room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Sitting area in Salon-Library at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Mid-19thC furniture in Salon-Library at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Billiards Room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Sofa with wooden frame & ornate upholstery in Billiards Room at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Ornate fireplace in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Sample of portraits from large collection, often of historical figures, in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Salamander medallion on fireplace in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Sample of portraits from large collection, often of historical figures, Biencourt Salon in at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Round table & comfortable chairs in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.

Chaise lounge in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Ceiling vaulting with royal emblems of salamander & ermine in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.	Ceiling vaulting with royal emblems of salamander & ermine in Biencourt Salon at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Azay-le-Rideau, France.