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French Renaissance-style Château - The Centerpiece of Biltmore Estate
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds The centerpiece of Biltmore Estate, Biltmore House is a 250-room French Renaissance-style château. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved A Gallery of Grandiosity
With approximately four acres of floor space or roughly 174,240 square feet, Biltmore House of Biltmore Estate is the largest house in America. This magnificent French Renaissance chateau contains 250 rooms complete with 65 fireplaces, 34 bedrooms, an indoor pool, a bowling alley and more.
Filling the rooms are priceless treasures including paintings by some of the world's most highly esteemed artists such as Renoir, Sargent and Whistler. In the salon, a gaming table and chess set, once owned by Napoleon, are displayed and Ming Dynasty goldfish bowls grace the 10,000 volume library. Covering the marble and oak flooring are 50 exquisite Persian and Oriental rugs, while fine 16th-century tapestries adorn the walls.
For additional information and to see a larger picture, click on the thumbnail index images below. Also see: A Guide to Visiting Biltmore.Related Articles and Information:
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The Library at Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds The Library in Biltmore House holds approximately 10,000 of Vanderbilt's more than 23,000 volumes. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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The Banquet Hall at Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds The Banquet Hall is 72 feet long, 42 feet wide and 70 feet high. It could seat up to 64 guests. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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The Main Kitchen at Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds Most of the cooking was done in the Main Kitchen with additional work done in the Rotisserie and Pastry Kitchens. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Mr. Vanderbilt's Bedroom at Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds George Vanderbilt's bedroom enjoys spectacular views of the estate in addition to 22k gold leaf on the walls. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Mrs. Vanderbilt's Room at Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds Mrs. Vanderbilt's Bedroom is decorated with sumptuous cut velvet and silk fabrics. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Tulip Display at Biltmore Estate
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds The Walled Garden below Biltmore House features pattern beds overflowing with more than 40,000 Dutch tulips each spring. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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The Walled Garden at Biltmore Estate
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds Each fall, the Walled Garden's pattern beds are filled with a profusion of chrysanthemums echoing the brilliant fall foliage that can be found across the 8,000-acre estate. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Biltmore Estate Vineyards in the Morning Mist
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds The early morning mist of Long Lake in the Biltmore Estate vineyards shrouds the vines. Copyright 2006 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Biltmore Estate Winery Tasting Room
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds A self-guided visit to Biltmore Estate Winery ends in the tasting room where guests can enjoy complimentary samples. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Fly-fishing at the Lagoon on Biltmore Estate
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds Biltmore Estate Fly-fishing School. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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Carriage Rides Offer Spectacular Views of Biltmore House
Picture Tour of Biltmore House and Estate Grounds Guests can enjoy the great outdoors at Biltmore Estate with hiking, biking, calm water rafting, horseback riding and carriage rides offering spectacular views of Biltmore House. Copyright 2005 The Biltmore Company - All Rights Reserved Related Articles and Information:
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