{"id":6469,"date":"2024-02-20T17:43:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T16:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/plus-beaux-chateaux-autour-blois\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T08:00:20","slug":"best-castles-near-blois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-blois\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best castles near Blois (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, Blois is surrounded by numerous ch\u00e2teaux.<br\/>Whether you're a fan of medieval architecture, <strong>royal history<\/strong> or simply in search of beauty and <strong>wonder<\/strong>, you're sure to find what you're looking for.<br\/>In this article, we share our selection of the <strong>best ch\u00e2teaux around Blois<\/strong> to help you plan your stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-castles-near-blois.jpeg\" alt=\"the most beautiful castles around blois\" class=\"wp-image-6444\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best castles around Blois: selection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Loire Valley is packed with ch\u00e2teaux. The list can be very long.<br\/>Blois is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best destinations<\/a> for visiting the Loire castles.<br\/>We have:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>selected our favorites and best-known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>listed in order of distance from town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>limited to less than 1 hour's drive from the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also find all the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-blois-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best things<\/a> to do in Blois here.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-wgq9p9P\/0\/3ed7b191\/L\/chateau-chambord-escalier-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chambord Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chambord Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don't have much time, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chenonceaux-c262292\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chenonceau-p977880?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau et Parc de Chaumont-sur-Loire - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chaumont-sur-loire-c182857\/billets-pour-domaine-de-chaumont-sur-loire-coupe-file-p981470?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chambord-c262960\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chambord-coupe-file-p980056?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near Blois, you'll find many of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finest ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire<\/a> Valley.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Blois<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the city, its restaurants and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Fleur de Loire Hotel<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/fleur-de-loire-blois.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ch\u00e2teau des Basses Roches<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-des-basses-roches.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Blois\/n-DXvSZK\/Hotel-Fleurs-de-Loire\/i-kctWvT8\/1\/d90bde9d\/S\/blois-fleurs-loire-S.jpg\" alt=\"Fleur de Loire Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the southern countryside: Chambord, Chevery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Surrounded by castles and charming villages, less than 30 minutes from Blois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Relais de Chambord<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/relais-de-chambord.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Les Sources de Cheverny<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-sources-de-cheverny-cheverny1.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-rX36KHW\/0\/7c5db2d6\/S\/chambord-relaischambordhotel-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Relais de Chambord\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the northern countryside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">For a little peace and quiet, but close to the city. Fewer castles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Le Grand C\u00e8dre<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/quot-la-chambre-de-garance-quot-b-amp-b-spa-sauna-detente.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Blois\/n-DXvSZK\/H&#xF4;tel-Le-Grand-C&#xE8;dre\/i-dSQqtJR\/0\/07c78f5a\/S\/hotel-grand-cedre-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel le Grand C&#xE8;dre\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-blois-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Blois<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1413119&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations  &gt;&gt; <strong><strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ch\u00e2teau de Blois (in the town)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-GRS7mF4\/1\/62f805ea\/L\/chateau%20blois-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Blois\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certainly one of the <strong>richest <\/strong>castles of the Loire. The different buildings cover <strong>six centuries of architecture<\/strong> and the <strong>furniture<\/strong> on display plunges you into the great hours of the Renaissance in breathtaking settings. If that's not enough for you (let's face it...), the castle is home to the <strong>Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts de Blois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-blois-c67107\/billets-pour-chateau-royal-de-blois-entree-spectacle-son-et-lumiere-en-option-p1008168?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: <sup>13th<\/sup> to <sup>17th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: exterior and interior architecture, furniture, museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to appeal to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudeblois.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-museum-beaux-arts-castle-blois\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ch\u00e2teau de Beauregard (15 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/DP-Loire\/i-sVpqSg2\/0\/14c22b28\/L\/dp_chateau_beauregard-L.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature version of the Beauregard castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beauregard Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a hunting lodge for Fran\u00e7ois I<sup>,<\/sup> this late 15th century castle owes its current fame to the impressive <strong>Gallery of the Illustrious<\/strong>, which contains <strong>327 portraits<\/strong> hung over a length of <strong>26 meters,<\/strong> one of the longest in Europe!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: late <sup>15th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: portrait gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening period: April to mid-November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to appeal to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/beauregard-loire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord (20 min south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-Ws5XTCf\/2\/10101fef\/L\/Chateau%20Chambord-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Chambord\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certainly, the most <strong>impressive<\/strong> castle of the Loire. Its <strong>massive architecture <\/strong>did not leave us indifferent. The embodiment of the know-how of this crazy and creative period that was the Renaissance, the<strong>double helix staircase of Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong>, which combines technical excellence and ornament.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chambord-c262960\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chambord-coupe-file-p980056?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near the town of: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior and interior architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for children: particularly suitable for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chambord.org\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chambord-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ch\u00e2teau de Chaumont-sur-Loire (20 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-B5X3XZ4\/4\/a246e596\/L\/Chateau%20Chaumont%20sur%20Loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this medieval castle is today a must-see in the Loire Valley, it is for its gardens! The estate has become the French, if not international, reference for<strong> contemporary gardens<\/strong>. It offers 13 permanent gardens that preserve the horticultural heritage and 24 ephemeral gardens created around an annual theme. It is in this <strong>enchanting setting<\/strong> that the Chaumont-sur-Loire castle stands.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chaumont-sur-loire-c182857\/billets-pour-domaine-de-chaumont-sur-loire-coupe-file-p981470?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: medieval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round - garden festival from late April to early November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to appeal to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/domaine-chaumont.fr\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chaumont-sur-loire-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny (25 min south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-FS2Gx43\/1\/3c8de674\/L\/chateau%20Cheverny-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Cheverny\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle of Cheverny was built in the <sup>17th<\/sup> century, but it became part of the history of the Loire castles when Herg\u00e9 was inspired to make the famous <strong>castle of Moulinsart <\/strong>in which Tintin is held prisoner, before becoming the property of the volcanic Captain Haddock. In addition to a <strong>museum<\/strong> dedicated to these paper characters, Claire was delighted by the ch\u00e2teau's <strong>vast park<\/strong>, which can be visited by electric buggy and boat, and its remarkable trees.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: 17th <sup>century<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: Tintin Park and Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for children: particularly suitable for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-cheverny.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-castle-cheverny\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9500\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-768x1229.png 768w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9 (35min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-HrkB7g4\/1\/e1ccb9ae\/L\/chateau%20clos%20luce%20leonard%20vinci-L.jpg\" alt=\"Clos Luc&#xE9;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small castle, located in the town of Amboise, was the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci. It was King Francis <sup>I<\/sup> who decided to place this manor at the disposal of the Italian Master who lived there for three years until his death on May 2, 1519. The interior of the castle plunges you into the world of Leonardo da Vinci and the park presents his brilliant inventions and artistic inspiration.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-amboise-c97582\/billets-pour-chateau-du-clos-luce-coupe-file-p977983?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Amboise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: <sup>15th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for: interiors and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for children: particularly suitable for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/vinci-closluce.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-clos-luce-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ch\u00e2teau Royal d'Amboise (35min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateau-Amboise\/i-QMfsDpg\/1\/84857ecb\/L\/chateau_amboise_vue_logis-L.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Castle of Amboise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the royal castle of Amboise, you dive into the daily life of the kings of France in the second half of the <sup>15th<\/sup> century and it is really <strong>exciting<\/strong>! But if the castle attracts so many visitors today, it is because it is said to house the<strong>tomb of the Italian genius and artist, Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong>. We investigated...<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-amboise-c97582\/billets-pour-chateau-royal-d-amboise-coupe-file-p977796?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near the town of: Amboise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: architecture, Leonardo da Vinci's tomb and gardens overlooking the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to appeal to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chateau-amboise.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-royal-amboise-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">HAVE FUN WITH THESE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Loire-Valley-tours\/Balloon-Rides\/d178-g1-c3?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hot-air ballooning in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/chateau-de-cheverny-l35281\/au-depart-du-mans-tour-de-la-vallee-de-la-loire-a-velo-t388797\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chambord by bike<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/tours-l1320\/voyage-en-petit-groupe-d-une-journee-complete-dans-la-vallee-de-la-loire-au-depart-de-tours-t439719\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Vineyards and tastings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-FCLLmzH\/0\/DSWDcPJtHGk4cBMm7NZMmfSfwVwnJMc5KqTwbXP9f\/S\/chambord-velo-S.jpg\" alt=\"cycling to chambord\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Ch\u00e2teau des \u00e9nigmes de Fr\u00e9teval (40 min north)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-Dn2gFQZ\/1\/7392d368\/L\/chateau%20enigmes%20val%20de%20Loire%20Freteval-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of the enigmas of Fr&#xE9;teval\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large manor house, rebuilt many times over the centuries, the Ch\u00e2teau de Rocheux in Fr\u00e9teval was the perfect place to introduce children to castle tours. Unfortunately, it closed its doors for good on November 3, 2024, to become a future hotel site.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: 19th <sup>century<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">DISCOVER <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Blois<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-blois-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7947\">Attractions in Blois<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Where to sleep in Blois: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-blois-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Where to eat in Blois: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-blois-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-museum-beaux-arts-castle-blois\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castle of Blois<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cathedral-saint-louis-blois\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6943\">Saint-Louis Cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-blois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castles around Blois<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-near-blois\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villages around Blois<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Blois\/n-DXvSZK\/Ville\/i-XRCp3qP\/0\/L3knsDd4BmdLbFFpKr5vcFJpGcNg7xHTJVqhbmmLj\/S\/blois_loire-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Blois\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau (50 min east)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-qfVzL9J\/2\/224ed8c9\/L\/Chateau%20Chenonceau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Chenonceau with reflections\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, the <strong>most beautiful castle <\/strong>of the Loire Valley. The Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceaux majestically spans the Cher, its <strong>magnificent<\/strong> Renaissance <strong>architecture<\/strong> reflected in the river. The gardens and interior are also <strong>exceptional<\/strong> and we came away intoxicated by so much beauty.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-chenonceaux-c262292\/billets-pour-chateau-de-chenonceau-p977880?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close to the town of Amboise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: exterior and interior architecture, furniture and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to appeal to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chenonceau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chenonceau-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">Subscribe to our <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Newsletter<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get away from it all with Region Lovers' beautiful destinations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<script>\nvar 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Ch\u00e2teau de Valen\u00e7ay (1h, south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-SV6pQXj\/1\/6083e2a4\/L\/chateau%20Valencay-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Valen&#xE7;ay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle could have been \"just\" a renaissance castle as the Loire Valley has so many. But, in 1803, <strong>Tayllerand<\/strong>, Napoleon Bonaparte's Minister of Foreign Affairs, acquired it and made it part of French History, that of the 19th century! The interior is richly furnished and immerses you in the French<strong>art of living and entertaining<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors: mid-March to mid-November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-valencay.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-valencay-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It's time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other castles near Blois<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-gaillard-castle-amboise-2\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/a>, Amboise (35min west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-montresor-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montr\u00e9sor<\/a> village and ch\u00e2teau (1h south)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/orleans-l220\/chateau-parc-de-meung-sur-loire-billet-pour-le-chateau-et-le-parc-t1284742\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau de Meung-sur-Loire<\/a> (35min east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Lavardin (50min north-west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domaine de Cand\u00e9 (1h west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chateaudun Castle (1h north)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or see <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our list of Loire castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less than 1h30 away, the list goes on, with <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-azay-le-rideau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azay-le-Rideau<\/a> and the Jardins de <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-villandry-castle\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villandry<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-bHPw52b\/1\/484f9b0e\/L\/chateau%20montresor-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montresor Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Montresor Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-B8wzgnf\/0\/0c8c0706\/L\/chateau-chenonceau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/que-faire-angers-visiter\/\">Things to do in Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/flight-hot-air-balloon-castles-loire-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot-air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/General\/i-DrhL7mp\/0\/bb0d2dae\/L\/vue-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img 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