• The splendour of the Loire Valley Castles, also known as Loire Valley Chateaux, is so organic that it has become an integral part of the landscape.
  • With two floors to explore and multiple towers, a short visit here will give you a taste of what the chateaux of the Loire Valley have to offer.
  • The third day begins with a visit to the Château de Luynes, just 15 km from Tours, which offers breathtaking views of the Loire Valley.
  • Nestled on the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre river, Château d'Usse is the most "fairy tale" of the Loire Valley châteaux.
  • Often associated solely with the Renaissance era, the Châteaux of the Loire Valley tell a tale about 1000 years of royalty, from the 11th to the 19th centuries.
  • Among the most compelling are these spectacular Loire Valley châteaux: Château de Chambord.
  • And with the Loire Valley only about 2.5 hours away from Paris (by car), it makes it possible to visit many of these chateaux as a day trip.
  • The Loire Valley boasts an impressive collection of magnificent châteaux, featuring breathtaking architecture, captivating gardens...
  • Of all the castles I present in this Loire Valley châteaux series, the Château de Chenonceau is the only one that features on my list of castles to see for...