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All along the Loire Valley, its majestic châteaux are a reminder of its history as the favourite region of the French kings and court for several centuries. In addition to the most renowned sites, you will find smaller family-owned châteaux, breathtaking gardens tended by enthusiasts and remarkable religious buildings… all equally worth discovering! The association Les Châteaux de la Loire – Vallée des Rois brings together over 100 outstanding sites and monuments to visit, whether in the heart of the Loire Valley or off the beaten track, from Nantes to Apremont-sur-Allier. Discover this unique heritage nestling in the outstanding Loire Valley landscape, part of which is listed as UNESCO world heritage.
A collection of châteaux in the Loire valley
There are many amazing places to discover, from the château-museum dedicated to hunting in Gien and the Carolingian oratory in Germigny-des-Près, which is one of the oldest churches in France, to the Château of Talcy which hosted the love affair between Ronsard and the beautiful Cassandra. In Blois, the Royal Château was the home of seven kings and ten queens of France, while the pretty and fully furnished Château of Montpoupon has been lived in by the same family since 1857 and the charming Château of l’Islette hosted the tumultuous relationship between Camille Claudel and Rodin. South of Chartres, the towering medieval silhouette of the Château de Châteaudun, the home of a companion of Joan of Arc, is impressive. Near Châteauroux, the Château de Bouges boasts a classical-style façade that has earned it the nickname ‘Petit Trianon’.Simply cross the threshold of these monuments to step into the heart of this exceptional heritage! Discover the rich past and history of these exceptional monuments through a range of visits, including guided, unaccompanied, themed and family tours. These unique destinations are also at the cutting edge of technology, offering a true-to-life immersion in the past!
Places to discover
