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France has the most beautiful castles
throughout Europe. Here are some of the best French castles to visit. You'll
surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France. Have a look and
enjoy!
Chateau
de Versailles
The Chateau de Versailles is about
20kms southwest of Paris. When the castle was built, Versailles was a small
village. Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris. The castle was built as
a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis XIII in the 1620s. Years later, he made it
bigger. Later, louis XIV also made it larger, making it one of the largest
palaces of the world.
Chateau
de Chambord
The Chateau de Chambord is one of the
largest castles around the world. It sits in the Loire Valley. Being at the
heart of Europe's largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King
Francis I to serve as a hunting lodge. It is one of the world's most well-known
castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.
Chateau
de Chenonceau
As one of the most famous castles in
the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River
Cher. It was passed through many bands. The castle was not destroyed during the
French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many
miles.
Chateau
de Chantilly
This historic castle sits in the town
of Chantilly, France. This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the
Petit Chateau built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Chateau
which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s.
There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history about the castle.
Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.
(1)
What makes the Chateau de Chambord special?
A . Its long history.
B . Its wealthy owner.
C . Its building style.
D . Its fireworks competition.
(2)
Why did the Chateau de Chenonceau manage to get through the French Revolution?
A . It was far from Paris.
B . It played a very important role.
C . It hid in the Loire Valley.
D . It was built by a famous French king.
(3)
Which castle has a fireworks show every two years?
A . The Chateau de Chantilly.
B . The Chateau de Chenonceau.
C . The Chateau de Chambord.
D . The Chateau de Versailles.
答案: C
B
A