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World War History Anecdotes: Chenonceau Castle was a hospital and nursing station during World War I. It was crucial in providing medical care and support to wounded soldiers. During WW ll, because of the location of the Cher river, The Château de Chenonceau found itself on the demarcation line... which, as a result, passed right through the middle of the château! The entrance was in the occupied zone, but the south door of the gallery provided access to the free zone! Thanks to the estate manager, the resistance could use the château to cross the free zone. A German battery targeted Chenonceau throughout the war, ready to destroy the château. Fortunately, the Germans retreated without havin...