Small ones, large ones, sumptuously furnished ones, fortress-like ones, medieval ones, Renaissance ones, ruined ones… in the Loire Valley, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to which châteaux to visit. Please don’t ask us which is our favourite! Everyone has a different opinion.

Château and gardens of Le Rivau

LEMERE

10 km from Chinon, Rivau castle will surprise you with its originality and its sense of humor. The castle is a modern...

Château of Champchevrier

CLERE-LES-PINS

This chateau has been the home of the same family since 1728. King Louis XIII stayed here. Discover the life on the...

Chateau of Gizeux

GIZEUX

14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...

Château of Montpoupon

CERE-LA-RONDE

This furnished château tells the story of the owners’ family life on a free tour with audio commentary, including a...

The Château de Meung-sur-Loire

MEUNG-SUR-LOIRE

Discover one of the largest and oldest châteaux in the Loiret!

Château de Valençay

VALENCAY

Around this great Loire Valley chateau, there are several types of garden, as well as a themed park: Napoleon's great...

Château of Langeais and its park

LANGEAIS

15 century. Outstanding collection of furniture and tapestries (15th & 16th-centuries). Sound and light show relating...

Château of Clos Lucé – Leonardo...

AMBOISE

Tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s house. New! His restored studios! Explore Renaissance rooms, murals by his students and...

Royal Château of Amboise

AMBOISE

The medieval fortress became a royal residence during the reigns of King Charles VIII and François I. Its renown...

Château of l’Islette

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU

This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau,...

Château of Marcilly

MARCILLY-SUR-MAULNE

This Château was constructed at the dawn of the XVIIth century, in the time of Henri IV.

Château of Chambord

CHAMBORD

Chambord is an exceptional work of art. It is emblematic of the French Renaissance across the globe, and is a UNESCO...

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