The English word vandalism derives from the French word, vandalisme,
and was first seen in print in 1794 when the Bishop of Blois, Henri Grégoire,
included the term in a report of the mayhem, and in particular the destruction of art, that occurred during the French Revolution.
See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › The Châteaux of the Loire Valley(French: Châteaux de la Loire) are part of the architectural heritage of the historic towns of Amboise,
Angers, Blois, Chinon, Montsoreau,
Nantes, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours along the Loire River in France.