Chambord castle. The salamander is the symbol of King François 1st. It is reproduced in the decor of French royal residences during the Renaissance, spitting fire or water and wearing a crown. It is also often accompanied by the king's cipher, a crowned capital "F".

Chambord castle. The salamander is the symbol of King François 1st. It is reproduced in the decor of French royal residences during the Renaissance, spitting fire or water and wearing a crown. It is also often accompanied by the king's cipher, a crowned capital "F".