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 …
An unmissable stop on the Loire à Vélo route on the right bank is the viewpoint overlooking the Château de Ménars, a castle that once belonged to the Marquise de Pompadour. The castle is becoming increasingly hidden by the trees.