Exploring the Loire Valley Châteaux with Rick Steves

What river is known as the heart of France and divides the country?

• Seine River

• Loire River

• Rhone River

• Dordogne River

What was the primary purpose of the earliest castles in the Loire Valley?

• Defense

• Agricultural centers

• Hunting lodges

• Luxury residences

Which château is known for its 440 rooms and a fireplace for every day of the year?

• Chenonceau

• Villandry

• Cheverny

• Chambord

Which château began as a hunting lodge and became a monument to hunting?

• Villandry

• Chambord

• Cheverny

• Chenonceau

What does the French word 'mobilier', relating to furniture, literally mean?

• Ornate

• Expensive

• Mobile

• Wooden

During which war did the English control much of France, including Paris?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolution

• World War II

Who was invited by François I to join his court, bringing the Italian Renaissance to France?

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was Leonardo da Vinci's role in François I's court?

• Court jester

• General of the army

• Royal chef

• Engineer, architect, and painter

Which château is known as the 'château of the ladies'?

• Chambord

• Chenonceau

• Villandry

• Cheverny

What unique feature does Chenonceau have?

• It's built on a river

• It has the largest gardens

• It was built entirely by women

• It's the tallest château