Small ones, large ones, sumptuously furnished ones, fortress-like ones, medieval ones, Renaissance ones, ruined ones… in the Loire Valley, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to which châteaux to visit. Please don’t ask us which is our favourite! Everyone has a different opinion.

Château and gardens of Le Rivau

LEMERE

10 km from Chinon, Rivau castle will surprise you with its originality and its sense of humor. The castle is a modern...

Chateau of Gizeux

GIZEUX

14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...

Château of Champchevrier

CLERE-LES-PINS

This chateau has been the home of the same family since 1728. King Louis XIII stayed here. Discover the life on the...

Château of l’Islette

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU

This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau,...

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