The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is one of our favorite castles in the Loire Valley, as it gives off a poetic and romantic atmosphere. Modest in its dimensions, grandiose in its decoration, surrounded by moats still in water and a beautiful English-style park, it is one of the jewels of the Loire. In this post all […]
Tours and its surroundings
Visiting Château du Rivau (castle photos + tips)
From its past as a seigniorial fortress, the Château du Rivau has kept a human size. From the renaissance, it has inherited a fairy tale architecture. From its agricultural vocation, it has preserved remarkable gardens. From its current owners, who live in the Rivau castle, it makes dialogue between renaissance and contemporary art. Come with […]
Visit the Royal Castle of Amboise (tips + photos)
The Royal castle of Amboise (château royal) is a must-see of the Loire Valley castles. Impressive because of its position 40 meters above the Loire River, it is now world famous because it houses the presumed tomb of the genius Leonardo da Vinci! Here is our article so you don’t miss anything during your next […]