Must see Châteaux's & sights of the Loire Valley, France

Château d’Amboise is in the charming half-timbered town of Amboise, and has been since Roman times. Unlike most Loire Valley châteaux, Amboise Castle is located in the center of town rather than the secluded countryside. The castle you can visit toda...

Place du Château, Blois  take a self guided tour of the Castle favoring the parts usually closed to the public: towers, fortifications, attics and other unusual places… The favorite residence of 7 kings and 10 queens of France.

In the heart of the Loire Valley is Chenonceau – one of the prettiest castles in France. Built over the river Cher, the Renaissance château was built in the 16th century on the site of an old mill and was once a royal residence. The castle seems stra...

The Château de Clos-Lucé was home to Leonardo da Vinci. You can visit the house and also see recreations of many of his inventions. It was in 1516 that King Francis I of France invited Leonardo da Vinci to live here, and supplied the house close to A...

One of the most recognisable châteaux in the world, Château de Chambord in Loir-et-Cher is the largest château in the Loire Valley in France. As you arrive at the estate the striking white limestone and intricate roof of the Renaissance style château...

Built from 1527 to 1537 for Jean le Breton, lord of Villandry and financial secretary of François 1st who supervised the construction of the Château de Chambord, this beautiful Renaissance château announces the classical style with the harmony and sy...

Another famous castle in the Loire Valley. Chateau Cheverny is known for its Grand Salon paintings and tapestries. Tours: 9:15am-6:00pm, Open every day without reservation!  The apartments on the 1st floor bear witness to the French art of living: the birth room, the children's room, the private dining room...But Cheverny conceals many other treasures such as the 17th century Gobelins tapestry presented in the Salle d'Ar...

Beautiful Castle seated high above the Loire river, with working drawbridge and a moat. Allow yourself at least 3 hours in any case for your visit to the International Garden Festival. You'll want ample time to explore the gorgeous gardens, sample a ... 

The Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most visited castles in the Loire valley, and in the centre of the village on the Indre river. It is a very beautiful renaissance style chateau in a lovely location surrrounded on three sides by water. The ...

Gardens look like they’re from Alice and wonderland, queen of hearts garden! Just outside the city of Tours. It is absolutely breathtaking to admire the gardens from above the castle, on the top of one of the towers. Then take your time to stroll thr...

This astonishing chinoiserie style pagoda was built in 1775 on the banks of the Loire! Climb the 149 steps to enjoy the breathtaking view of the valley and the Amboise forest. The Petit pavillon du concierge houses a museum that details the history o...

Miniature Castles/Chateau’s- park with shaded pavilions, benches and places to rest. Perfect place to bring a picnic. 

Historic sights, castles, sights of the beautiful cities that surround the Valley