French Renaissance Castle amidst Formal Gardens

A majestic French Renaissance castle stands proudly behind symmetrically trimmed hedges in the Château de Cheverny gardens near Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France. The chateau's white stone facade is adorned with tall windows framed by shutters under grey slate roofs that feature chimneys and dormers. A central clock tower punctuates its silhouette against an overcast sky. In the foreground, a rectangular reflecting pool leads to the grand entrance flanked by classical statues while visitors meander along gravel paths, immersed in this historic site's tranquil beauty.