1. Chaumont Kristin Goldsmith French II Period 4

2. Information about the chateau Chaumont was built by Eudes II, Count of Blois, in the 10th century The chateau was built for the town of Blois The chateau was built with the purpose of serving as a fortress to protect Blois from attacks.

3. Three unique features of the château 1. The castle has from now on the shape of “U”. 2. 3

4. Two Important events: Benjamin Franklin was at some point a guest at the Castle. Château de Chaumont is currently a museum and every year hosts a Garden Festival from June to October where contemporary garden designers display their work in an English-style garden.

5. My opinion of the château I like the Chateau de Chaumont because it looks like a stereotypical castle. It actually reminds me of Cinderella’s castle in Disneyworld. I don’t think I would have liked to live there because it is too big. I would be too scared to go to sleep at night. I would probably have Branjelina move in with their 50,000 kids.

6. Château quiz 1. The castle was ------------------- in 1465 in accordance with Louis XI's orders and was later rebuilt by Charles I d'Amboise from 1465-1475. 2. Château de Chaumont is currently a -----------. 3. In 1750, Jacques-Donatien Le Ray purchased the Castle as a country home where he established a glassmaking and pottery factory. He was considered the French “----------- --- ---- -------------- ------------------" 4. In 1789 the new French Revolutionary Government -- ----- Le Ray's assets, including his beloved Chateau de Chaumont. 5. Catherine de Médicis forced Diane de Poitiers to hand over --------------- in return for the Château de Chaumont.

7. If i lived in chaumont... Nick Jonas (Prince Charming) and I would move in with David and Posh, Madonna, and Brangelina. I would never be lonely. The rooms that weren’t being used would become game rooms, Build-a-Bear Workshops, and candy stores ( not for the use of the public). The front lawn would become a go kart track (also not for the public). The back lawn would become a giant swimming pool/ water park (definately not for the public).

8. Chaumont Vs. Cinderella’s castle Chaumont Shdows over the river On the right is the tower of Amboise Built by a count Cinderella’s Castle Shadows over Tomorrowland On the right is Animal Kingdom Built by King Walt Disney

9. Web sources: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aschaf/2835596941/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeshlabotnik/506274895/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdharrison/2407640646/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonas_brothers_luvs_ammy _lou/2952252271/http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonas_brothers_luvs_ammy _lou/2952252271/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/hagleitn/2755728452/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/2872457953/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/3419077774/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/austinevan/830094675/