Things to do in Centre-Loire Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Centre - Loire Valley featuring farmland
Montargis showing a house, a bridge and a river or creek
Montargis featuring a river or creek, flowers and a bridge
Centre - Loire Valley featuring flowers and food
Montargis featuring a river or creek and boating


Top places to visit

1. Château de Chambord

The Château de Chambord is an enormous castle renowned for its French Renaissance style mixed with medieval features. A forest and a park surround the 16th-century castle in a rural setting near the Cosson River. Enjoy the picturesque views of the region and the Disneyesque castle with tall turrets.
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Chateau de Chambord showing heritage architecture, a castle and a garden

2. Château de Chenonceau

Stand in awe as you view the magnificent Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher and examine the exquisite oil works within its extensive gallery. Meander down halls of period furniture into ornate, secluded rooms and explore the vast landscaped gardens.
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Chateau de Chenonceau showing a castle

3. Château de Cheverny

Of the castles in the Loire Valley, the Château de Cheverny stands out for its exceptional architecture, devoid of any Renaissance touch. This large white castle features a classical style with a gray roof and symmetrical aspects.
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Chateau de Cheverny which includes heritage architecture and a castle

4. Château de Villandry

Walk beside intricately shaped hedges and long avenues of yew and lime trees at Château de Villandry. Admire the grand fort that stands at the center and look at the superb paintings and lavish décor inside.
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Chateau de Villandry which includes a garden and a castle

5. Royal Château of Blois

Famous as the site of the blessing of Joan of Arc’s banner, the Château de Blois consists of a row of rustic structures of various architectural styles. Its façades incorporate features from the Renaissance, classic and Gothic schools. The site also has several art and history museums. The château, which played a major role in the political history of the region, has hundreds of rooms, nearly all with fireplaces. Embark on a self-guided tour around the majestic rooms of the buildings.
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Chateau de Blois featuring interior views

What to do in Centre-Loire Valley


Popular places to visit

Areas of Centre-Loire Valley

Sainte-Croix Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture

Bourgogne

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bourgogne, Sainte-Croix Cathedral and Loire a Velo Cycle Path are top sights worth seeing.

Bourgogne
Place Plumereau showing a small town or village

Tours City Centre

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Saint Martin Basilica.

Tours City Centre
Tours Cathedral showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Old Town Tours

5/5(1 area review)

Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saint-Gatien Cathedral and Tours Fine Arts Museum.

Old Town Tours
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Sud Loire

4/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Sud Loire, you might make a stop by sights like Zenith Orléans and Parc Floral de la Source.

Sud Loire
Orleans showing signage and cbd

Centre-Ville

While you're in Centre-Ville, take in top sights like Place du Martroi and jump on the metro at République Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Centre-Ville
Musee des Beaux-Arts showing a statue or sculpture

Cathédrale

While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Saint-Gatien Cathedral.

Cathédrale

 

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