Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2011 - Nutrisco et Extinguo, Chambord (41)

The Latin phrase "Nutrisco et Extinguo" serves as the motto of Château de Chambord, a renowned Renaissance castle located in the Loire Valley of France. It translates to "I nourish and I extinguish." This motto is associated with King Francis I of France, who ordered the construction of the castle in the early 16th century. The phrase can be interpreted as symbolizing the dual role of a ruler as both a protector and a destroyer. Chambord is famous for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture, extensive hunting grounds, and French gardens, and it has become an iconic tourist attraction in France.