The castle of the Loire
The Castle of Chambord
The largest castle in the Loire Valley, Chambord Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is part of the largest closed forest park in Europe. The castle of Chambord was built according to the will of François Ier, who never saw it completed. A masterpiece of the Renaissance style, with some 430 pieces, the castle has medieval elements such as the central dungeon with its towers. The double revolution staircase is the most striking architectural element. Its facade with four round towers is reflected in the waters of Cosson that come to underline its majesty
The castle of Chenonceau
The Chenonceau Castle, known as the « Castle of the Ladies », is the most visited private estate in France! Symbol of the French glory, built in the sixteenth century, it has many rooms: the Guards room, Diane de Poitiers room, François I room, kitchens … Chenonceau Castle is also known for its beautiful gardens. Do not miss the beautiful labyrinth, planted in the woods
The Castle of Valençay
The magnificent Renaissance castle of Valençay arises on the site of an old medieval fortress. Enlarged several times, at the end of the 18th century it was one of the largest in France. The facade of the main courtyard is an excellent illustration of the beginnings of classical architecture in the Loire Valley. The history of the Valençay estate is not unimportant: Napoleon himself decided to buy it, offering it to his minister Talleyrand, in order to increase his prestige … The luxury of the interior is for something …
The Castle of Cheverny
It is one of the most famous castles of the Loire! The castle of Cheverny, built in the first half of the seventeenth century, belongs to the same family for 600 years, the Hurault. It has a beautiful interior decoration, a beautiful stone staircase, a remarkable collection of arms of the XV, XVI et XVII centuries. The King’s Chamber contains six tapestries from former Paris workshops
The Castle of Moulin
Between Val de Loire and Cher Valley, so called « Pearl of the Sologne », the castle of Moulin remind you of the fairytale castles of your childhood! It was built according to the plans of the keep of Vincennes, between 1480 and 1502 by Philippe du Moulin, noble man of arms and knight of the king Charles VIII
The Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
The castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire has a very beautiful interior of stone and cobblestones, still very medieval by the austerity of its architecture and its decoration
The Castle of Amboise
Louis XI, Charles VIII and Louis XII are among the kings of France who stayed in Amboise. Located in the heart of Touraine, on the banks of the Loire, this charming city is overlooked by a plateau, welcoming the imposing castle of Amboise. It was here that Leonardo da Vinci died, after having spent three years there: the Clos Lucé, marvel of Renaissance art, also welcomed Anne de Bretagne
