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Build a French palace over a miniature river, with five open arches, steep slate roofs and two eight-sided turrets. Add flowering hedges and a name stand to the richly illustrated garden board.
30 A4 pagesRiver displayHistory and mapsPDF in English
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- Castle templates and river-garden display
- Illustrated assembly instructions
- History, timeline and maps
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Read the assembly guide before printing the making pages. Gather the paper or card, cutting and joining materials specified in the kit; the learning pages can be read on screen.
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A little château with a remarkable story. 🏰
Build a French palace over a miniature river, with five open arches, steep slate roofs and two eight-sided turrets. Add flowering hedges and a name stand to the richly illustrated garden board.
Your 30-page A4 PDF includes:
✓ 16 construction pieces across 7 template pages
✓ Detailed river-and-garden display board
✓ 18 illustrated assembly stages with matching part codes
✓ 12-event timeline, two maps, fact sheets, quiz and references
Inspired by Château de Chenonceau in France. This is a playful architectural interpretation; the guide explains how it differs from the real building.
For patient makers aged 14+, teens and adults. Advanced 4/5; allow around 3–5 hours plus drying. Tallest turret: 9.4cm. Garden board: 29.7 × 21cm.
Print single-sided on A4 at 100% / Actual Size. Use printer-compatible 160–200gsm light card, scissors, paper glue, a ruler and a blunt scoring tool. Cutting and scoring may need adult supervision. Print only the 8 making pages if you prefer to read the rest on screen.
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- Read the assembly guide before printing the making pages. Gather the paper or card, cutting and joining materials specified in the kit; the learning pages can be read on screen.
- Read the included instructions and choose the pages or size for your project.
- Keep your downloaded PDF so you can return to it later.
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What settings should I use?
Read the printing guide in your chosen product first. Check the paper size, orientation and scale in the print preview. Plot Twist and Japanese Writing Paper specify A4 at Actual Size; Castles of England uses landscape A4 pages. Print one page and check it before making the full batch.
Which paper should I choose?
Start with a sheet your printer supports. Test your pens or pencils on it before printing a batch. For cards or keepsakes, check the printer’s paper-weight limit before using thicker stock. Do not assume a home printer can handle every craft paper.
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