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Château de Langeais (Loire): visit tips

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Discover one of the Loire Valley’s most photogenic châteaux, with its beautiful gardens, extensive tapestry collection and medieval scenes.Here are our practical tips for planning your visit to the Château de Langeais. Is a visit to the Château de Langeais worthwhile? Yes, a visit to the Château de Langeais is well worth it.Its architecture is […]

Visiting Château du Clos Lucé (tips+photos)

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Visiting the Loire Valley and Amboise in particular? Visit the Château du Clos Lucé! If you’re interested in Leonardo da Vinci, the great Italian painter, architect, scientist and engineer born in 1452, this visit is a must. The château, long a summer residence for the kings of France, was also home to the Renaissance genius […]

Visit the castle of Chenonceau (tips + photos)

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The Château de Chenonceau, towering above the River Cher, is an emblematic monument of the Loire Valley. Its medieval origins, but especially its Renaissance architecture, have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It houses a rich collection of paintings and rare 16th century Flanders tapestries. That’s not all! The estate, visited […]

Renting a car in Tours (2025): our tips

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Want to discover one of the most beautiful regions of France, the Loire Valley, with its castles and vineyards… The easiest option is to rent a car to adapt your program to your desires.Here is our complete guide to renting a car in Tours, Renting a car in Tours – introduction Take advantage of the […]

Sleeping at Château du Perreux (our review + photos)

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We spent a beautiful autumn Sunday at the Château de Perreux. If I had to describe this experience in one word, it would be cocooning. This beautiful house located less than 10 minutes from Amboise is a haven of peace, decorated with taste and simplicity. A walk in the park and the forest complete this […]

Visit the castle of Azay-le-Rideau (tips+photos)

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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 […]