Châteaux de la Loire - Travel & Tourism Guide dans les Châteaux de la Loire

Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Chaumont, Amboise, Ussé, Cheverny... The names of the Loire castles speak to everyone and remind tourists that France, before being republican, was a rich and envied kingdom in Europe. Less than 200 kilometers from Paris, around the Loire River, stand a multitude of jewels, the most beautiful of which, Chambord, was built on the initiative of François I, the knight-king, who was in love with the Italian Renaissance. Chenonceau is the witness of the love of King Henry II for his favorite Diane de Poitiers. Castles of history, and castles of literature: visit Ussé which inspired the writing of Sleeping Beauty, or the Castle of Saché which welcomed Balzac and houses his museum. Finally, don't miss the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, a magnificent monastic city that houses, among other things, the tomb of Richard the Lionheart.

If the historical and cultural heritage of the Loire Valley is undeniable, the curiosities of the region are numerous. Troglodytic dwellings, mild climate, bike rides on the banks of the Loire or the Indre, gastronomy and famous wines are all reasons to visit this beautiful region!

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If the Loire Castles region can be visited in any season, the high tourist season takes place during the major vacations of July and August. Its proximity to the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean makes the climate mild enough in the summer to visit the region. Nevertheless, prices rise during this period and it is better to book your accommodation well in advance to avoid any bad surprises. Mid-season (April-May and September-November) is perhaps the ideal time to visit the region. Temperatures are mild (even if the weather is uncertain) and the forests are filled with beautiful colors in spring and fall.