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Come and discover the Touraine in d'Azay-le-rideau. A pleasant centre has nice terraces to stay for a while. Discover the Château d'Azay-le-rideau and the park in English style and relax on the banks of the Indre on the island by the waterfall.

The origins of the castle Do you know the story of this castle that stands on a small island in the Indre? Built during the reign of Francis I by Gilles Berthelot, the king's financier, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a subtle combination of French traditions and innovative Italian decorations. It became an icon of the new architecture in the Loire Valley in the 16th century and is today considered one of the jewels of the architecture of the first French Renaissance. More information on https://www.azay-le-rideau.fr/decouvrir/histoire-du-chateau

The circuit itself is certainly nice to cycle. Perhaps better to park a few kilometres further on at Château de l'Islette if you drive here. Parking is free there.

Nice to visit if you don't have much time to visit other castles in the Loire region. There are certainly some that are more beautiful to see, have nicer gardens and also show more history on the inside. You can better go to Château de Villandry. There you really get more value for your money.

The Château du Gerfaut, built in 1909, was originally intended to be a hunting lodge. Today it is a hotel with different types of rooms. More information on reservations can be found here: https://chateaudugerfaut.com/

The Château du Gerfaut, built in 1909, was originally intended to be a hunting lodge for the Kings of France, François I and Louis XI, who came to hunt with their “Gerfauts” (falcons) which gave their name to the estate. Today the castle is a hotel/bed and breakfast,

What a superb Renaissance castle, with this central staircase on the facade which creates balconies in the main courtyard! A typical organization of Renaissance palaces. Having become state property at the beginning of the 20th century, the restoration of the castle is an absolute success and puts Azay-le-Rideau in majesty. The visit to the castle begins under the framework, and takes us down the centuries of residence from the 16th to the 20th; masterful, what a testimony! We will obviously take the time to tour the castle through its gardens, to discover Azay's unique architectural plan.

Azay-le-Rideau is a charming little town crossed by the Indre, a tributary of the Loire. With 3,500 inhabitants, the city has all the amenities to eat and accommodate you. Especially in summer, its streets come alive with a fervor that inspires leisure and vacationing. Above all, do not miss the visit of its castle built in the 16th century under the reign of François 1er. Note, a train station serves the city.