Attractions in Centre-Loire Valley

The Château de Chambord was built in 1519 at the request of François 1er. It is the largest and best known of the Loire Valley castles. Designed by several architects … read more

Very pretty little tourist town, very active in summer (night market, biggest market in Indre et Loire every Sunday, cultural activities, etc;)
Ideal starting point for bicycle loops with a large loop network from Amboise: marandoavelo.fr/fiches/les-reseaux-de-boucles/autour-d-amboise-et- chenonceaux read more

A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world ... Accessible by bike from Tours very easily via the Coeur de France route by bike.

The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens which cover more than six hectares divided into four levels. The castle is … read more

The Maréchal Leclerc bridge is a stone bridge that spans the Loire to connect the north and south of Amboise.

From the bridge, the view of the royal castle is … read more

Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at … read more

The fortified castle of Sully-sur-Loire is located on the banks of the Loire, along the EuroVélo 6 cycle path.

The construction of the current castle began in 1396 but traces … read more

The construction of the Château d'Ussé began in the 15th century. Its architecture is original because it is based on a double inspiration: medieval and Renaissance.

Accompanied by French gardens, … read more

The Briare canal bridge is the oldest of the canals in France. It was built between 1890 and 1896 by the Eiffel company in order to pass the Briare canal … read more

Probably the most famous monument of Orleans, the Sainte-Croix Cathedral of Orleans was erected from 1601 to 1829. This Gothic-style cathedral is made up of 5 naves and 2 towers … read more

The Langeais bridge is an Eiffel bridge... Like the tower of the same name and the same engineer! It is both very resistant and fragile in winter if it freezes … read more

This asymmetrical modern design bridge was built between 1998 and 2000. It connects the city of Orleans to the Loire by bike and offers in each direction a wide cycle path separated from motorized traffic.

The Jacques-Gabriel bridge is named after the architect who designed it in 1716. This stone bridge crosses the Loire and offers a superb view of the city of Blois.

This collegiate church is characterized by a very rich sculpted decoration which adorns its transept and its nave but, above all, by a monumental porch open on the north side … read more

One of the most beautiful castles I have ever seen.
You could also say that Michael Angelo asked all of his employees that everyone independently design and build one of … read more

Beautiful Gothic architecture. We go there.

The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional … read more

Chartres Cathedral was built between 1134 and 1260, thus becoming one of the first great Gothic cathedrals.

Over the centuries, the cathedral was adorned and decorated so well that it … read more

Several pretty traditional wooden sailboats are installed at the port of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Possibility during sunny days to take a ride on these small boats with the Milliere Raboton association: milliere-raboton.net
The port is ideally located near the castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire.

a great inexpensive municipal campsite! We rush without hesitation