'Renaissance on the Loire: France’s Most Iconic Châteaux' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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With more than 300 châteaux built between the 12th and 16th centuries, the Loire River Valley is home to one of the greatest collections of castles and palaces anywhere in Europe. Yet while the region is rich with medieval fortresses, only a select few publicly accessible estates reflect France’s most transformative cultural shift — when the country moved beyond wartime defenses toward architectural splendor, courtly leisure, and aristocratic ambition. From soaring royal showpieces to fairytale residences, it’s time to explore the extraordinary châteaux that defined the Loire as the cradle of the French Renaissance.

Join New York Adventure Club as we take a virtual journey through the Loire Valley to uncover a curated selection of its most remarkable and historically significant Renaissance-era châteaux — residences that became symbols of power, beauty, and innovation during a defining period of French history.

Led by art historian and former professor Nicole Mezey, this unique experience will include:

• The reasons for the Loire Valley’s importance during the late medieval and early modern periods, from royal strategy to cultural transformation
• An introduction to some of the most important and beautiful châteaux of the region, from the vast scale of Chambord to the fairytale elegance of Azay-le-Rideau
• A look at the evolution of architecture and design, including key stylistic features and motifs that defined this period of innovation
• An exploration of how these châteaux functioned, from private living quarters to grand state rooms, across both royal and aristocratic residences
• A glimpse into the lives and influence of key figures, including François I and notable women like Katherine Briçonnet, Diane de Poitiers, and Catherine de Medici, whose vision and personalities shaped these estates

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Nicole — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Nicole
Nicole Mezey was professor of art history at Queen’s University, Belfast for nearly 30 years, developing and teaching on programmes for full-time and adult students. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Higher Education Academy and now lives and works in London.

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