**The François I Wing is in danger.** 

Chambord, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel, fused Italian Renaissance esthetics with the art of building that was inherited from France's medieval royal châteaux. Today, the monument is under threat, as the weakening of the François I wing — which is entirely closed to the public — is progressing insidiously, with cracks, unstable foundations, and roof deterioration. [Watch the video to learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbphICyOqlY).

**A major campaign to restore the François I Wing now needs to be conducted in short order.** Under the supervision of Maël de Quelen, Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, the restoration work will begin in early 2026 and continue until 2030. The work will focus on consolidating the masonry, restoring the sculptures, and repairing the timber frames using period techniques. In a later phase, the museography and scenography will be redesigned.

**€37 million are needed to restore the royal wing.** Given the scale of this challenge, the commitment of the French State — the owner — and of the Domaine national de Chambord is absolutely essential. However, their support alone cannot guarantee the rescue of the wing. To fund this vital project, **Chambord is seeking patrons to follow in the footsteps of François I, the great defender of the arts and letters.**

**Join this movement to save a masterpiece!** Every donation contributes to this collective effort to preserve our heritage.

**Together, let’s ensure the rebirth of the François I wing and pass it on to future generations. Become a guardian of Chambord's heritage!**

Chambord needs you: Save the François I Wing

We preserve, develop, and promote the assets comprising the Domaine national de Chambord which is on Unesco's world heritage list.

Chambord has aroused admiration and fascination to the world for over 500 years. Placed on France’s first list of historical monuments in 1840, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, it is one of the most breathtaking construction of the Renaissance. Far from being a residential palace or a hunting lodge, Chambord embodies the values of humanism, inventiveness and human genius.

Preserving this heritage means constantly questioning how it can be made accessible to the widest possible audience. With this objective in mind, each year new developments and innovative projects are presented to visitors, a rich program of events punctuates the life of the estate, and ecological actions are implemented. The estate is also developing a strategy to diversify its own resources, notably by reviving its vocation as a food-producing farm.

Chambord’s projects are structured around four development priorities: Chambord cultural and artistic, Chambord educational and social, Chambord sustainable and agricultural, and Chambord innovative. To support us in this approach, we are looking for partners who share our values and wish to promote them.

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