• The are over 300 châteaux in the Loire Valley. We visited the area for just under a week and went to as many as possible.
  • Get to know the most famous châteaux in the heart of the Loire Valley. From their history, royal connections, what there is to see inside, and more.
  • 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.
  • Discover the Loire Valley's Châteaux, a guide to majestic Renaissance castles set in France's picturesque garden. It will be an unforgettable journey!
  • Its chateaux of course,the chateau has become synonymous with the Loire Valley from the time it was embraced by French Royalty as a safe haven away from...
  • The Royal Château of Blois is a true synthesis of the art and history of the Loire Valley châteaux.
  • A visit to the du Clos Lucé is a must when you are in the Chateaux of the Loire Valley since you may meander leisurely around the expansive planted garden.
  • Spanning over 280 kilometers of the longest river in central France, the Loire Valley, or Vallée de la Loire, is home to an astonishing 80 recorded châteaux.
  • Castles (Châteaux) of the Loire Valley in France.
  • Made from red brick and local ‘tufa’ stone, the château has a decidedly different appearance to many of the best châteaux of the Loire Valley.