Châteaux of the Loire Valley, heritage from French Renaissance

Châteaux of the Loire Valley are one of the greatest pieces of heritage in France, a UNESCO heritage. They offer a landscape of great beauty, and many of them are now up for visiting, either as hotels or simply tourist attractions. They are a great opportunity to know more about the Kings of France, follow the steps of Joan of Arc, see where Leonardo Da Vinci spent part of his life. If your time is limited and you have to pick some of them, Chambord is definitely a must-see, as is Chenonceau. Cheverny, that inspired Hergé for its Moulinsart castle, is much appreciated for its park outdoor. Blois, an eye-catching and charming small town of Touraine, will delight history lovers. You could easily spend 2 weeks just wandering across the region.

Château de Chambord

Château de Chambord, 41250 Chambord, Centre, France

Château de Cheverny

41700 Cheverny, France

Château de Chenonceau

Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France

Château Royal de Blois

6 Place du Château, 41000 Blois, France

Royal Castle of Amboise

Château royal d'Amboise, 37403 Amboise

Château de Saumur

Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Regional Park, 49400 Saumur, France

Château de Langeais

Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Regional Park, Place Pierre de Brosse, 37130 Langeais, France

Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud

49590 Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, France

Château de Valençay

Château de Valençay, 2 Rue de Blois, 36600 Valençay, France

Château de Villandry and its gardens

Château de Villandry, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Regional Park, 3 Rue Principale, 37510 Villandry, France

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Regional Park, 37500 Chinon, France

Château de Brézé

2 Rue du Château, 49260 Brézé, France

The Clos-Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived

2 Rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, France

Château d'Angers

2 Promenade du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers, France

Château de Sully-sur-Loire

Chemin de la Salle Verte, 45600 Sully-sur-Loire, France

Château de Brissac in Angers

Rue Louis Moron, 49320 Brissac-Quincé, France

Château du Rivau

Château et Jardins du Rivau, Rue du Château, 37120 Lémeré, France