{"product_id":"chateaux-of-the-loire-valley-9783833162343","title":"Chateaux of the Loire Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe architectural heritage of the French kings is nowhere as present as in the Loire valley. Magnificent castles  sophisticated gardens  and sweeping parks demonstrate both the monarchs power and appreciation of art  attracting and fascinating uncounted visitors to this day. Sixty of these works of art have been captured in brilliant color photographs for this book: the Hall of the States General at Blois  the Saumur and Angers fortresses  the picture-postcard castle of Azay-le-Rideau built in the middle of a river  and  impressive and shrouded in legend  the massive Chambord castle. The substantial texts describing individual castles are complemented by a map  a timetable  a genealogy of the kings of France  a glossary  and a bibliography. This is a fascinating book for all lovers of the Loire valley  all travelers  and anyone with an interest in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666244198453,"sku":"ByrdShop_3833162341","price":107.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783833162343.jpg?v=1782424850","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/chateaux-of-the-loire-valley-9783833162343","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}