In a country overflowing with fairytale castles, the Château de Chenonceau somehow still manages to steal the spotlight. Gracefully arched across the River Cher in the heart of the Loire Valley, this château isn’t just another royal relic—it’s a masterpiece of elegance, innovation, and the undeniable power of women.

You don’t just arrive at the Zone of Silence. You’re led there—by curiosity, by rumor, or by something stranger. The last gas station fades behind you. The road turns to dirt. Your phone goes silent. Then, somewhere between the dust and the heat haze, you realize you’ve entered a place that doesn’t care much for the laws of physics.