- 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.
- Gardens of Chateaux Villandry. Château de Villandry was one of the last castles in the Loire Valley to be built in the Renaissance style.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heidi Fuller-Love visits a series of decadent châteaux as she follows the trail of the River Loire through the pretty valley to the Atlantic coast.
- In alphabetical order, check out the top Loire Valley châteaux to see if you want to soak in all the French-château elegance: Château Royal d’Amboise.
- If you spend 5 to 6 days in the Loire Valley, you will have time to visit a couple of towns and cities, explore some of the best Châteaux of the Loire Valley, wine...
- The Loire Valley châteaux (castles) make this central region one of the most popular destinations in France for visitors, and with good reason.