1. Chateau de Cheverny  Grant Perdue  French II Period 3

2. Information about the chateau  When was the châteatu built? Between 1624 and 1630  For whom was the châteatu built?Henri Hurault  For what reason was the châteatu built?It was created as a model for Moulinsart.

3. Three unique features of the château  1. It can be rented out for 300 euros a week.  2. The chateau has its own park and its own canal.  3. The chateau is one of the most up-to- date chateaus in the Loire Valley(lighting, furniture, etc.).

4. Two Important events:  1. 1624-1630(The chateau was being built)  2. 1802/1824- The family sold the chateau in 1802 but bought it back in 1824

5. My opinion of the château  I like this chateau because it is not like a typical castle, it looks like a large house or mansion. I would definatley live in this chateau because it is not too big, like most of the other castles of the Loire Valley,and it is not too small.

6. Château quiz  Five fill in the blank questions and answers about your château 1.The Chateau de Cheverny was built between the years _____and_____. 1.The Chateau de Cheverny was built between the years _____and_____. A:1624 and 1630 A:1624 and 1630 2.For who was the chateau built? 2.For who was the chateau built? A:Henri Hurault A:Henri Hurault 3.Do people still live in the chateau or is it just a tourist attraction? 3.Do people still live in the chateau or is it just a tourist attraction? A:The same family has lived in the chateau for many years, but tourists can rent it out for 300 euros a week A:The same family has lived in the chateau for many years, but tourists can rent it out for 300 euros a week 4.The chateau has its own park and its own_________. 4.The chateau has its own park and its own_________. A:Canal A:Canal 5. The chateau was first created as a model for _________. 5. The chateau was first created as a model for _________. A:Moulinsart A:Moulinsart

7. Personal interest  I really like how this chateau has more of a “regular house” look rather than the “castle look” that most chateaus have. (Picture by Mescal-ine)

8. Personal interest  Another thing I like about the chateau is how unique and different the interior is.  (Picture by Miss Celine)

9. Web sources:  "French Chateaux,France Castles,Loire Valley Chateaux,Chateaux de la Loire." France Travel Guide,Travel to France,Paris Travel Guide,France Travel Planning,France Europe River Cruising. 07 Apr. 2009.