Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2007 - Château de Chambord - Salamander (41)

Château de Chambord is strongly associated with François I of France, who ordered its construction in the early 16th century. An iconic feature of this era was the use of the salamander as the king's personal emblem. The salamander was often depicted in the castle's decoration, surrounded by flames, symbolizing loyalty, resistance to fire (representing strength and power), and rebirth. It became a significant element in Château de Chambord's ornamentation, embodying the period of the French Renaissance under the reign of François I.