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Chambord

American  
[shahn-bawr] / ʃɑ̃ˈbɔr /

noun

  1. a village in the Loire Valley, N central France: site of Renaissance château built by Francis I.


Chambord British  
/ ʃɑ̃bɔr /

noun

  1. a village in N central France: site of a famous Renaissance chateau

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Other state-owned French cultural tourist hotspots are also hiking their fees for non-EU visitors, including the Versailles Palace, Chambord Palace in the Loire region and the national opera house in Paris.

From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026

Horning suggests substituting raspberry flavors like Chambord for a twist on a French Martini or a Kir Royale.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024

In the Loire Valley, thousands of young people who were taking part in a huge scout gathering had to take refuge in the Chateau of Chambord as hail, thunder and lightning pounded the area.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2022

Available in various colors, sizes and styles, the Bodum 1928-01 Chambord French Press is recommended for home users by Stevens, who promises "it's super simple" and easy to use.

From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2022

Not a pond In this accursed Chambord large enough To drown a flesh-worm!

From The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda by Victor Hugo

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