Visit the castles of the Loire
Among Registered world heritage sites by UNESCO, the Loire Valley is one of the most remarkable in terms of heritage resources. The presence of a wide variety of cultural monuments and even more famous castles have made its international reputation.
More than a hundred castles line the Loire and its tributaries: Cher, Indre, Loir or Vienna. Among them, 21 remarkable castles belong to the network of the Great Sites of the Loire Valley, such as Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise, to name a few.
Nowhere else in Europe or in the rest of the world, there is such a density of castles. Here, the history of France is told from majestic sites, French gardens to discover or rediscover.
Witnesses of a prominent time for France and Europe, the Loire Valley is as a living legacy of the Enlightenment.
In a guided tour of the Château de Cheverny - model of the famous Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin - the bucolic setting of the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire through the last home of the genius Leonardo da Vinci at Clos Lucé, everyone can discover the castles of the Loire in a personal way ...
These visits and activities may be associated with discovery - why not walk or cycle - a must or natural heritage exceptional cuisine and famous wines.
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