Chambord: a National Emblem at Risk

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It is by far the most imposing of the castles of the Loire. Chambord and its famous lanterns were built to the glory of Francis I. But five centuries later, the building shows signs of fatigue. One of the wings even begins to crack. Floods, but also extreme droughts have destabilized the bases of the castle and weakened the stones. The director can only see the damage. He launches a collection on the Internet and multiplies the initiatives to sa…