{"id":6473,"date":"2024-02-20T18:23:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T17:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/plus-beaux-chateaux-autour-tours\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:46:02","slug":"best-castles-near-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best castles near Tours (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, the city of Tours 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 castle near Tours<\/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-tours.jpeg\" alt=\"most beautiful castles around tours\" class=\"wp-image-6450\"\/><\/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>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 Tours: selection<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Loire Valley is packed with ch\u00e2teaux. The list can be very long.<br\/>Tours 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 chateaux of the Loire Valley.<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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-WtZcDsR\/0\/9ef72392\/L\/chateauchenonceau-fac%CC%A7ade-1-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chenonceau Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chenonceau Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>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 de Villandry and its gardens - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-villandry-c176282\/billets-pour-chateau-de-villandry-p1008266?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Near Tours, you'll find most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loire Valley's finest ch\u00e2teaux<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Note on the Ch\u00e2teau de Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>There is a castle in the town, but it's only a piece of castle with a museum inside. The photography museum with the Jeu de Paume is interesting, but it's not what travelers to the Loire have in mind.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"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-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\">Tours<\/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-9d6595d7 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\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the city center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the city, its restaurants and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ferdinand<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferdinand-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>H\u00f4tel du Cygne <\/strong>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-cygne-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel L'Adresse<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-adresse.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check 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\/Tours\/Hotels\/n-CQn8Np\/Hotel-Ferdinand\/i-zPKQjzv\/0\/cd6e4227\/S\/hotel-ferdinand-chambre-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Ferdinand\" 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-9d6595d7 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\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Near the station and around the city center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">An early train? Or just a little more peace and quiet? Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Les Tr\u00e9sori\u00e8res<\/strong> - 5 stars - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-tresorieres.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Aparthotel Central Parc Tours - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/central-parc-demeure-particuliere.html?aid=2274925\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-l-univers-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check 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\/Tours\/Hotels\/n-CQn8Np\/Hotels-Les-Tresorieres\/i-CgwWwfs\/1\/cbccb2ac\/S\/hotel-tresorieres-chambre-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Les Tr&#xE9;sori&#xE8;res\" 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-9d6595d7 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\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the countryside around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Looking for a bit of peace and quiet, without straying too far from the city of Tours? Here's our suggestion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine de la Tortini\u00e8re<\/strong> - 20 min away - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domainedelatortiniere.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Troglododo<\/strong> - unusual 25min away - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/troglododo.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check 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\/Dormir-hotel-chateau-loire\/i-dZckPLf\/1\/6b08b128\/S\/Hotel%20Chateau%20la%20Tortiniere-S.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine de la Tortini&#xE8;re\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-tours-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Tours<\/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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1473290&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations --&gt;<\/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 Villandry (30 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-hzzSd6B\/2\/be6413bb\/L\/Chateau%20Villandry-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Villandry and its gardens\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Villandry impressed us for<strong> its breathtaking gardens<\/strong> and their permanent dialogue with the rooms of the castle. The gardens were redesigned in the <sup>20th<\/sup> century according to the rules of the Renaissance and adopt a tiered structure that corresponds to that of the castle. Just gorgeous!<\/p>\n\n<p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-villandry-c176282\/billets-pour-chateau-de-villandry-p1008266?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>Near the city of: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: interior architecture and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors: December and February 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: no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauvillandry.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-villandry-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ch\u00e2teau d'Azay-le-Rideau (30 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-7TxwJhh\/2\/55913162\/L\/Chateau%20Azay%20le%20Rideau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau d'Azay le Rideau\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is for us <strong>one of the most poetic <\/strong>of the Loire Valley. Its typically renaissance architecture is magnified by its <strong>romantic park<\/strong> and the <strong>quietness<\/strong> that emanates from the place.<\/p>\n\n<p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-azay-le-rideau-c184075\/billets-pour-chateau-dazay-le-rideau-p974838?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>Near the city of: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style : Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: outdoor architecture 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>Accommodation available: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azay-le-rideau.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-azay-le-rideau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ch\u00e2teau de Langeais (30min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-3fFVhVj\/1\/f6f406e5\/L\/chateau%20Langeais-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Langeais\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Facing outwards, Ch\u00e2teau de Langeais is a<strong> typically defensive medieval<\/strong> castle. On the other side (facing the gardens), it is a <strong>typical renaissance<\/strong> royal dwelling. You will enjoy beautiful views of the (very) <strong>photogenic<\/strong> castle from the park and you can watch a<strong>reenactment of the wedding of <\/strong>Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII inside. Royal, right?<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: medieval and renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture, re-enactment of the royal wedding in Wax dolls<\/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:\/\/chateau-de-langeais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-langeais-loire-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"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-9d6595d7 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 class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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-9d6595d7 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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" 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\" 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. Montbazon fortress, for children (30min south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-fK6dKBb\/1\/105efde7\/L\/Forteresse%20Montbazon-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fortress of Monbazon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Overlooking the valley of the Indre, it remains of this castral site, a<strong> medieval keep <\/strong>of 26 to 28 meters height on 3 levels, as well as a <strong>house of the <sup>XVth<\/sup><\/strong> century and <strong>fortifications<\/strong>. The site has decided to commit itself to the <strong>preservation of medieval know-how<\/strong> and offers workshops, visits and animations to discover the art of ironwork, leatherwork, or even catapult shooting! Really fun...<br\/>One of the best castles to visit with children<a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(see our list<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Medieval and Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: animations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening period: weekends and holidays in April, May, June and September and every day in July and August<\/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-beaugency.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in our article (coming soon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9 (40 min east)<\/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>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>&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 nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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Royal Ch\u00e2teau of Amboise (40 min east)<\/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>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>&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 tickets<\/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=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-amboise.com\/horaires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau (45 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>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>&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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Ch\u00e2teau d'Uss\u00e9 (45 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-JXDZTLn\/4\/fdff3926\/L\/Chateau%20Usse%20Belle%20au%20bois%20dormant-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Uss&#xE9; (Sleeping Beauty)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The castle of Uss\u00e9 is <strong>one of the most enchanting in the Loire Valley <\/strong>and is suitable for children. We liked its architecture that fits so well with the landscape facing the Indre River, and its tiered gardens designed by Le N\u00f4tre. The visit of the interiors, ends with a collection of <strong>wax dolls,<\/strong> which plunges us into the famous tales of Charles Perraut who was inspired by Uss\u00e9 to write \"Sleeping Beauty\".<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A favorite of Manu's<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near the city of: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture, wax doll re-enactments and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: particularly suitable for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation available: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudusse.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-usse-castle-rigny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div 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Ch\u00e2teau de Saumur (1h west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-PB7p6RB\/1\/9a12634c\/L\/Chateau%20Saumur-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Saumur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The castle of Saumur <strong>majestically<\/strong> overlooks the city and the river. From the top of the belvedere, the <strong>view<\/strong> is just incredible, certainly <strong>one of the finest of the Loire<\/strong>. The<strong>tormented history of <\/strong>the castle is an indispensable testimony of the life in Anjou during nearly a <strong>millennium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near the town of: Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: mosaics from the <sup>10th<\/sup> to <sup>16th<\/sup> centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: exterior and interior architecture, views and museum of decorative arts<\/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>Accommodation available: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-saumur.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-saumur-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Ch\u00e2teau du Rivau (55 to the west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-83qkzTx\/1\/a8ac9526\/L\/Chateau%20du%20Rivau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau du Rivau (castle and gardens)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The castle of Rivau is a <strong>magical castle<\/strong> that tells us about the life of these agricultural regions in the Middle Ages. We loved it! The owners take us <strong>back and forth <\/strong>between renaissance and contemporary art, but also between nature and architecture. This is the other (very) strong point of the castle, its <strong>15 remarkable gardens<\/strong> with a resolutely dreamlike universe.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Claire and Emmanuel's favourites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearest city: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: 17th <sup>century<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: architecture, interiors and parkland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors: April 1 to November 13<\/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>read our complete article (photos and advices) on the<a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-rivau-castle-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit of the castle of Rivau<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>read our complete article (photos and reviews) on the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/hotel-chateau-rivau-lemere-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotel du Ch\u00e2teau du Rivau<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Ch\u00e2teau de Chaumont-sur-Loire (55 min, east)<\/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>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>&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\">11. Ch\u00e2teau de Blois (1h east)<\/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>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>&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 ticket<\/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 nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in our article (coming soon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord 1h10 to the east<\/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>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>&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>See the 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<p>And if you can't decide between Chenonceau and Chambord, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chambord-or-chenonceau-castles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny 1h05 to the east<\/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>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 our article (coming soon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div 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id=\"8270\">Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/botanical-garden-tours-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Botanical Garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cathedral-saint-gatien-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint-Gatien Cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-compagnonnage-tours\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companionship Museum<\/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\/Villes-Loire\/i-GPJVgcB\/0\/0c72f430\/L\/tours-villes-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other castles near Tours<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chinon fortress (50min west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Montsoreau (55min west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau du Lude (1h north-west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montr\u00e9sor village and castle (1h south-east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Gizeux (50min west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Village and Ch\u00e2teau de Lavardin (55min north)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de l'Islette (30min west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domaine de Cand\u00e9 (30min south)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal City of Loches (50min south of Tours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-ttjpK9N\/1\/db097149\/L\/Chateau%20Forteresse%20de%20Chinon-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chinon fortress\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinon fortress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"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-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-9d6595d7 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\" 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-9d6595d7 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\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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\/best-things-to-do-angers-visit\/\">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-9d6595d7 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\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villes-Loire\/i-L5mq7xV\/0\/207cbe42\/L\/nantes-villes-elephant-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:4px\">All our tips (coming soon)<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<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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