Loire Valley, today the king is not here

Author: Zhang Yao Studio
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: One book about a place, and also about a worldview. This series of books takes the UNESCO World Heritage Project as the thematic thread, interpreting the world's most historically influential and culturally valuable locations from an unfamiliar perspective for domestic readers and with an open international mindset. It is jointly created by the internationally renowned Zhang Yao Studio. Starting with the "City of Kings" of Blois, the book takes you through the fairy-tale style Chateau de Chambord, the "Corridor of Murals" Chateau de Villandry, and the Chateau de Chenonceau filled with legends of women, unfolding the map of castles along the Loire Valley. It narrates the luxurious romance created by the French monarchy in the emerald valley during the Renaissance, as well as the love and hatred as vivid as a novel. The book features lively text and exquisite images, with historical references and travel tips included at the end, making it highly appreciable and informative, with significant collectible value.