Castles 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

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

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

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

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

The Château de Chambord is one of the jewels of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Erected in 1519 under the reign of François 1er, the castle is the largest of … read more

Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, … read more

The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is an opulent building whose first stone dates back to the 15th century. In 1840, it was listed in the register of historical monuments.

The chateau … read more

The Château du Clos Lucé was the summer residence of several kings of France, until François I placed it at the disposal of Lénoard de Vinci who lived there for … read more

Around the 10th century, the castle of Mormoulins stood in the middle of the marshes. One went there from Chaudon by a sandstone causeway whose foundations still exist.
The marshes … read more

The construction of the castle was undertaken in 1625 by Henri I de la Ferté-Senneterre. The house surrounded by moats stands on the banks of the Cosson river. read more

The Royal Château de Blois (French: "Château Royal de Blois") is located in the Loir-et-Cher département in the Loire Valley, in France, in the center of the city of Blois. … read more

The royal castle of Amboise is probably one of the castles which offers the most beautiful panorama on the Loire.

Built in the heart of the city, the castle takes … read more

The Château d'Amboise was confiscated from Louis d'Amboise after he had participated in a plot. From 1433 the castle of Amboise served as a home for several kings. Today, the … read more

The legacy of this castle has a particular history of what I was told (therefore with all the usual reservations about "rumors and their veracity"! First of all, the will … read more

Overlooking the Huisne valley, an old 10th century fort gave way in the 11th century to the powerful rectangular keep bordered by a deep moat from which rises a circular … read more

This impressive castle has several sights to see. The interiors of the castle have been extensively renovated and represent the interior of past centuries dar.

From April 20 to November … read more