THE LOIRE CASTLES

The Château de Chenonceauis an essential part of your tour of the Loire Castles. This jewel of French historical monuments with a singular history, was loved, administered and protected by women such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. In addition to its museum, the Château de Chenonceau welcomes its visitors as “one-day guests” with sublime bouquets of fresh flowers…

The Château de Chambord, Wanted by Francis I and imagined by Leonardo da Vinci, it is the largest and most majestic of the Loire castles, a testament to the French Renaissance and a symbol of the power of a sovereign passionate about the arts and letters. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1981, the castle has been home to many illustrious guests over the centuries for memorable parties and hunting parties, including Louis XIV who completed the work.