Château Chambord has 426 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 77 staircases.
Château de Chambord
At the heart of Château de Chambord, a double-helix staircase rises around a hollow core. It leads upward to the lantern tower crowning the castle.
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lantern tower
The King’s Bedchamber is a re-creation of the state apartment used by Louis XIV during his intermittent stays at Chambord. More than a place for sleep, it was a semi-public stage for the highly ritualized lever (rising) and coucher (retiring) ceremonies.
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King's Bedchamber
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