{"id":2948,"date":"2022-12-09T09:32:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T08:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/les-plus-beaux-chateaux-de-la-loire\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:35:18","slug":"best-castles-loire-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 best castles of the Loire Valley (photos of ch\u00e2teaux + tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, discover our selection of the 12 most beautiful castles<\/strong> of the Loire<\/strong> Valley.<\/p>\n\n

It is difficult to choose among our list of 103 chateaux<\/a>, as the Loire Valley is so rich in jewels of Renaissance architecture<\/strong>, remarkable gardens<\/strong> or richly furnished<\/strong> royal houses.<\/p>\n\n

To make this selection, we let our emotions<\/strong> speak to share with you our authentic favorites<\/strong>, classified by level of intensity. We give you all the keys to be seized with wonder<\/strong> during your visits.<\/p>\n\n

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Map of the most beautiful castles in the Loire Valley<\/h2>\n\n

Before presenting them all, here is our map to help you find your way:<\/p>\n\n

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1. The most beautiful castle of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chenonceau, the castle above the river<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why did we fall in love?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It's simple, for EVERYTHING! Whether it is its majestic architecture over the cher inspired by the Florentine Ponte Vecchio, its rich and long galleries, or its lush gardens, it is for us the most beautiful castle of the Loire. He is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of the Renaissance, when pomp and circumstance became the norm, when Italian influence permeated France and when a wind of culture blew across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Great Gallery of Chenonceau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What to see at Chenonceau castle - our top 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n