The Château de Chenonceau, or as it is sometimes called, the "ladies' château", is one of the most beautiful and romantic in the Loire Valley. It crosses the Cher River like a bridge - it seems to grow straight out of tho... read more
The Château de Chambord is the largest in the Loire Valley and one of the most famous in France. It is believed that Leonardo da Vinci himself had a hand in its architecture.
read moreThe Château de Cheverny was built by Jacques Hureau - the intendant of King Louis XII - in 1490. in 1490 on the site of an old mill. His descendant Henri Hurault demolished the old buildings, linking him to the unpleasant memories of his fir... read more
The Château de Villandry, the last one to be built in the Loire Valley, is famous for its huge, luxurious gardens. They are so magnificent that tourists often confess that they don't remember the chateau itself, the gardens overshadowed... read more
