Things to do in Chateaux de la Loire

Activities, attractions and tours

Tours Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Chateau de Villandry showing a castle and a garden
Chateau de Chenonceau showing interior views, art and château or palace
Chateau de Chenonceau showing a castle
Chateau d\'Amboise showing a park and a castle

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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Château de Chaumont

Overlooking the trees, homes and river of the quaint town, Château de Chaumont befits a fairytale. Dating back to the 10th century, it has a fascinating history revolving around a noble family and later Louis XI. From across the river, marvel at the enchanting turrets and columns that rise above the trees.
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Chateau de Chaumont showing a small town or village, tranquil scenes and château or palace

6. Château-Gaillard

Visit the Château d'Amboise to see a hall of fine motifs and intricate windows and view the tomb of one of the world’s great thinkers. Walk through vast corridors of battle-ready weapons and break out into a serene garden with beautiful views of the river.
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Chateau d\'Amboise featuring a park as well as a couple

What to do in Chateaux de la Loire


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Areas of Chateaux de la Loire

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
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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La Fuye-Velpeau

4/5(4 area reviews)

While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Saint-Gatien Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Fuye-Velpeau
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Bagneux

5/5(1 area review)

Bagneux is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Saumur area, you might plan a trip to Musée des Blindés or Bouvet Ladubay.

Bagneux
Indre-et-Loire which includes a park

Old Town

Old Town is well liked for its wineries. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Chinon area, you might plan a trip to Forteresse Royale de Chinon or Maison de la Riviere.

Old Town

 

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