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 kilometres from Paris, around the Loire, stand a multitude of jewels, the most beautiful of which, Chambord, was built at the initiative of François I, the knight king, in love with the Italian Renaissance. Chenonceau is the witness of King Henry II's love for his favourite Diane de Poitiers. History castles, and literary castles: visit Ussé, which inspired the writing of Sleeping Beauty, or Château de Saché, which hosted Balzac and houses its museum. Finally, do not miss the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, a magnificent monastic city that houses the tomb of Richard the Lionheart.
If the historical and cultural heritage of the Loire Valley is undeniable, the region's sights are numerous. Troglodytic habitats, mild climate, bike rides on the banks of the Loire or Indre, renowned gastronomy and wines are all reasons to visit this beautiful region!
If the Loire Castles region can be visited in any season, the high tourist season takes place during the summer holidays of July and August. Its proximity to the Loire and the Atlantic makes the climate mild enough in summer and pleasant enough to visit the region. However, prices rise during this period and it is better to book your accommodation well in advance to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The mid-season (April-May and September-November) may be the ideal time to visit the region. Temperatures are mild (even if the weather is uncertain) and the forests are tinged with beautiful colours in spring and autumn
The Châteaux de la Loire region has significant climatic differences depending on the distance from the ocean: temperate almost : oceanic, in Touraine and Anjou, more continental in the east, in the Cher and Loiret. The Beauce protected by the hills of Normandy is less watered. The wetter Sologne has harsher winters that make the fire crackle in the hotels and cottages of the small villages typical of this region.
On 09/05/2020 and 09/06/2020 : It is now an unmissable event at the start of the new school year, and in 2020 the wine walks will return to the Loire Valley. 16 wine walks ...
From 07/17/2020 to 08/14/2020 : In partnership with the cultural and tourist actors of the South Vendée, a first summer festival LES ARTS PAR NATURE from July 17th to August ...
If the Loire Castles region can be visited in any season, the high tourist season takes place during the summer holid...
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The Châteaux de la Loire region has significant climatic differences depending on the distance from the ocean: tempe...
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Located in Angers, Terra Botanica is the only theme park in Europe dedicated to the world of plants. In its 18 hectares of gardens, greenhouses and aquatic areas with various attractions, visitors discover more than 500,000 plants and 5,000 species from all continents. The park located in the heart of Anjou, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, presents various novelties to celebrate this very special date. Starting with its ...
The show "Ainsi Blois vous est conté" is one of the first Son & Lumière shows to have been created in the courtyard of a French castle. For 25 years, it has been illuminating the superb building located in the Centre-Val-de-Loir region. In 2018, new technologies were used, with immersive special effects and monumental projections, to tell the story of France and its loves, dramas and secrets. A 360°C show that makes the four façades ...
For an unforgettable night out that is out of the ordinary, Petit Futé has concocted a selection of the most amazing accommodations! Indeed, some of the establishments have no lack of imagination to offer their guests experiences that are out of the ordinary when it's time for bed. Hanging in the air or in an exceptional building, there is something for everyone. And for those who wish to wake up with a view of nature's most incredible ...
A nice surprise awaits visitors who are about to go to the Château de Cheverny soon, as an incredible sculpture will take place in the gardens of the monument. It is a giant sculpture representing a French tricolor dog of the Cheverny pack, and the work is signed by Michel Audiard, a Tourangeau artist who is greatly appreciated throughout the world. Created by the artist and his collaborators in his foundry in Rochecorbon, the figures are ...
