Chenonceaux Chateaux

the old spelling

Is the name
spelled correctly
Chenonceaux Chateau or
Chenonceau Chateau?

Official spelling

I've seen both versions used widely for the chateau in English guidebooks and other media. For the record, Chenonceau Chateau is the official spelling.

Town name

However, the Chenonceaux spelling is correct for the small nearby town.

Why the spelling
inconsistency exists

The prevalent explanation for the discrepancy is tied into the French Revolution. Citizens were trying to destroy possessions connected with royalty. Since "X" was a symbol for royalty, the owner of the then named Chateau Chenonceaux dropped the letter "x" as a precautionary measure. It seemed to work as the chateau was saved.

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