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The monumental entrance, dating from the period of Francis I, is made from sculpted and painted wood.

It has: on the left, the coat of arms of Thomas Bohier, on the right those of his wife Katherine Briçonnet-the builders of Chenonceau-topped by the salamander of Francis I and the inscription " François, by the grace of God, King of France and Claude, Queen of the French ".