{"id":6528,"date":"2024-02-21T08:03:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T07:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/plus-beaux-chateaux-autour-saumur\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:29:21","slug":"best-castles-near-saumur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-saumur\/","title":{"rendered":"15 best castles near Saumur (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the western part of the Loire Valley, Saumur is surrounded by numerous castles.<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 Saumur<\/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-saumur.jpeg\" alt=\"most beautiful castles around saumur\" class=\"wp-image-6521\"\/><\/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 Saumur: selection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Loire Valley is packed with ch\u00e2teaux. The list can be very long.<br\/>Saumur 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Tours\/Chateau-de-Villandry\/i-NHxFkDd\/0\/540971a4\/L\/chateau-villandry-panorama-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Villandry Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villandry 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 Villandry - <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\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau du Rivau (castle and gardens)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac<\/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\">Saumur<\/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>Hotel Saint Pierre<\/strong> - a historic stay! - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-saint-pierre.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ch\u00e2teau La Marquise<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-la-marquise-saumur50.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 Anne d'Anjou<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotelannedanjou.html?aid=2274925\">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\/Saumur\/Hotels\/n-jzb5LT\/Saint-Pierre\/i-3MkShBt\/0\/e893ac19\/S\/saint-pierre-bar-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Saint Pierre\" 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 countryside around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Looking for a bit of peace and quiet, without straying too far from the city of Angers? Here's our suggestion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Demeure de la Vignole<\/strong> -<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/demeure-de-la-vignole.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 Joly Foudres<\/strong> - unusual in barrels - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-quot-joly-quot-foudres-vaudelnay.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 de l'abbaye de Fontevraud<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/fontevraud-l-39.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\/Hotels\/Insolite-Joly-Foudres\/i-DJ2KPWQ\/0\/c227aacd\/S\/Hebergement_insolite_Loire_tonneau-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Joly Foudres\" 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-saumur-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Saumur<\/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=-1469710&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<strong> --&gt;<\/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 Saumur (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-PB7p6RB\/1\/9a12634c\/L\/Chateau%20Saumur-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Saumur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>Interesting for: exterior and interior architecture, views and decorative arts 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>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\/visiter-chateau-saumur\/\" 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 de Montsoreau (15min east)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-MbHNV4d\/1\/36945e50\/L\/chateau%20Monsoreau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Montsoreau\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ch\u00e2teau de Montsoreau is an <strong>early <\/strong>French <strong>Renaissance <\/strong>ch\u00e2teau, at the foot of which flows the Loire River. Now dedicated to<strong>contemporary art<\/strong>, it offers a setting in which the works can <strong>breathe<\/strong> and reach their full potential. The <strong>view<\/strong> from the terrace of the guard road almost justifies the visit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-montsoreau-c261764\/billets-pour-chateau-de-montsoreau-musee-dart-contemporain-p994043?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: Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: between gothic and renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture, museum, view<\/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-montsoreau.com\/wordpress\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-de-montsoreau-castle\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/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\">3. Ch\u00e2teau de Br\u00e9z\u00e9 (15min south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-JNmbsGc\/1\/871cf3a4\/L\/chateau%20breze%20sous%20le%20chateau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau de Br&#xE9;z&#xE9; - castle under the castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the castle of Brez\u00e9, it's what you can't see that is the most interesting! Not that the Italian Renaissance building, erected in the<sup>16th<\/sup> century, is unattractive, but the <strong>troglodytic network<\/strong> that runs 4 km through the moat and beneath the ch\u00e2teau is simply incredible.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Italian Renaissance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: cave network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open all year round, closed in January<\/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.chateaudebreze.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-breze-castle\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8618\" 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=\"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\">4. Ch\u00e2teau de Montreuil-Bellay (20 to the south)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-44JXd4B\/4\/b25d42cd\/L\/Chateau%20Montreuil%20Bellay-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Montreuil-Bellay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle of Montreuil-Bellay has the reputation of being one of the<strong>\"impregnable fortresses<\/strong>\" of the Loire. It is certain that this castle whose construction began in the Middle Ages has a defensive system consisting of no less than <strong>15 towers<\/strong>! We recommend a visit from the <strong>moat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: Medieval and Gothic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: exterior and interior architecture and kitchens<\/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-de-montreuil-bellay.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-montreuil-bellay-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our article on Montreuil-Bellay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ch\u00e2teau d'Uss\u00e9 (35 min east)<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Chinon fortress (35 min east)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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=\"Fortress of Chinon from the bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the <strong>borders of<\/strong> Anjou, Tourraine and Poitou, a beautiful medieval fortress made up of <strong>3 separate<\/strong> but adjoining <strong>castles<\/strong>. Situated on a rocky spur, the fortress stretches for <strong>300 meters<\/strong> and overlooks the Vienne River, which flows through the valley, and the town of Chinon.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-forteresse-royale-de-chinon-l151156\/?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: Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: <sup>10th<\/sup> to <sup>13th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture<\/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:\/\/forteressechinon.fr\/infos-pratiques\/periodes-et-horaires-douverture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos and tips in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-royal-fortress-chinon\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac-Quinc\u00e9 (40 min west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-2KHfc6g\/4\/09b3c3a8\/L\/Chateau%20Brissac%20Quince-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Brissac-Quinc&#xE9;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong>\"giant of the Loire Valley<\/strong>\" with its 7 floors and its 48 meters height which makes it <strong>one of the highest castles in Europe<\/strong>. As you will see, the <strong>monumental facades <\/strong>hold a few surprises. The <strong>English-style park<\/strong> irrigated by two streams is wildly poetic and offers beautiful views of the castle.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: 17th <sup>century<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture, art nouveau theater and park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening period : all year round (only on weekends during the winter months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of accommodation: yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetable on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/brissac.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-brissac-castle-visit\/\" 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\">\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\">HAVE FUN WITH THESE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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 du Rivau (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-83qkzTx\/1\/a8ac9526\/L\/Chateau%20du%20Rivau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau du Rivau (castle and gardens)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 : <sup>XVIIth<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: architecture, interior and park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Period of opening to the visit: from April 1st to November 13th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-friendly: activities designed to interest 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\">9. Ch\u00e2teau du Langeais (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-3fFVhVj\/1\/f6f406e5\/L\/chateau%20Langeais-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Langeais\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 nofollow\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Ch\u00e2teau de Villandry (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-hzzSd6B\/2\/be6413bb\/L\/Chateau%20Villandry-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Villandry and its gardens\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&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 ticket<\/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 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Ch\u00e2teau d'Azay-le-Rideau (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-7TxwJhh\/2\/55913162\/L\/Chateau%20Azay%20le%20Rideau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau d'Azay le Rideau\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&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 ticket<\/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\">12. Ch\u00e2teau du Lude (45 min north)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-MHmfDJq\/4\/ab2c8070\/L\/Chateau%20Lude-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Lude\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle of Le Lude is distinguished by its<strong> geographical position<\/strong> on the border of Anjou and Maine, which exposed it to the ravages of the Hundred Years War. Rebuilt in the Renaissance style in the <sup>15th<\/sup> and <sup>16th<\/sup> centuries, and extensively remodeled in the <sup>19th<\/sup>, it offers a <strong>rather massive architecture<\/strong> that contrasts with the<strong>elegance of the gardens<\/strong>. The park is bordered by the river <strong>Loir<\/strong> which gives it a very special atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: <sup>15th<\/sup> and <sup>19th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: architecture and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to visitors from April<sup>1 <\/sup>to October 31 and during school vacations.<\/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.lelude.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\">13. Ch\u00e2teau d'Angers (50 min north)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-2BQxnpq\/4\/a7a14fed\/L\/Chateau%20Angers%20tapisserie-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Angers\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is from this<strong> imposing fortress castle <\/strong>that the powerful dukes of Anjou ruled for more than 4 centuries. These <strong>17 towers<\/strong> and its thick ramparts made of schist and limestone, protect today an artistic treasure, the<strong> tapestry of the apocalypse of Saint John<\/strong>, woven in the <sup>14th<\/sup> century and 140 meters long.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/activites-attractions-angers-c67158\/billets-pour-chateau-d-angers-entree-prioritaire-p974694?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: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: mainly <sup>13th<\/sup> century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of interest for: exterior architecture, upholstery<\/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-angers.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-angers-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Ch\u00e2teau de Serrant (1h west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-QBPKw9C\/4\/8334ed7a\/L\/Chateau%20Serrant-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Serrant\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the gates of Angers, a surprising castle of great interest, which is distinguished by its constancy. Although it was built over nearly two centuries, it is <strong>authentically Renaissance<\/strong>, its plans having not evolved with the architects. But it is most notable for its <strong>furniture<\/strong> and its incredible <strong>library<\/strong>, the result of several centuries of acquisitions by the various owners.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Angers<\/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 from April<sup>1<\/sup> to October 31 and during school vacations.<\/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-serrant.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-serrant-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos and tips in our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Ch\u00e2teau de Plessis-Mac\u00e9 (1h west)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-R6qkbgM\/4\/35b3c089\/L\/Chateau%20Plessis%20Mace-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Plessis-Mac&#xE9;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About ten kilometers from Angers, this <strong>medieval<\/strong> castle of the <sup>XIIIth <\/sup>century was embellished in the <sup>XVth<\/sup> century to make it a <strong>seigneurial dwelling<\/strong>. It is in this grandiose natural setting that many <strong>plays <\/strong>of the renowned Anjou Festival have been performed over the past 70 years. The ch\u00e2teau du Plessis is now run by theater enthusiasts who offer <strong>theatrical activities <\/strong>for young and old alike.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearest city: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style: 13th<sup>and <\/sup><sup>15th<\/sup> centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting for: exterior architecture, animations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open all year round - Wednesdays and weekends only in low season<\/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=\"http:\/\/www.chateau-plessis-mace.fr\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chenonceau Castle is 1h10 away<\/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 ticket<\/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 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\">Saumur<\/span><\/h5>\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-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to sleep in Saumur: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-saumur-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to eat in Saumur: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-saumur-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visiter-chateau-saumur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/royal-abbey-fontevraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fontevraud Abbey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">The most beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-saumur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">castles around Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/troglodytes-saumur-hotels-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saumur's troglodytes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-2-days-saumur-itinerary-weekend\/\">weekend<\/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:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/visit-chateau-saumur-castle.jpeg\" alt=\"Saumur\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other castles near Saumur<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau du Plessis-Bourr\u00e9 (1h west)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de l'Islette (45min east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domaine de Cand\u00e9 (1h to the east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-fortress-montbazon\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montbazon fortress<\/a>, for families (1h to the east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau de Champchevrier (50min east)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/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<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 is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2979cf26\">\n<div 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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 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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 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