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3 parcs et jardins à découvrir au printemps La vallée de la Loire se distingue évidemment par l’impressionnant nombre de châteaux qu’elle abrite. Habités par les plus grands personnages de notre Histoire, certains d’entre eux sont d’ailleurs connus dans le monde entier. Loin de la frénésie de ces grands monuments, découvrir la région c’est aussi […]

Loire Valley Castles and Literature: The line between historical heritage and literary history is sometimes thin. Through their architecture, their beauty, and the romantic adventures they have sometimes witnessed, the Loire Valley castles have considerably inspired the authors of some of the greatest stories. From Alexandre Dumas to Hergé, by way of the great Honoré de […]

Agnès Sorel: the first royal mistress! Agnès Sorel died on February 9, 1450. Only 27 years old, she died suddenly, a victim of a "fluid." Let's revisit the extraordinary life of this young woman who held the heart of King Charles VII and was for a long time […]

Amboise: one town, three castles! Amboise is undoubtedly one of the jewels of the Loire Valley: its shops, its narrow streets, and its direct view of the Loire River make this town one of the most popular destinations for visitors wishing to discover the treasures of our region! Discovering it means […]

Talcy Castle: While many castles enjoy a well-deserved break, others are open year-round, allowing visitors to continue exploring our heritage, even in winter! Owned by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux (National Monuments Centre), Talcy Castle is open every day! Located in the heart of the Loir-et-Cher region, this property […]

A MAGICAL ADVENTURE Inhabited for over 350 years, the Château de la Ferté-Saint-Aubin was built starting in 1625 by Henri I de la Ferté Senneterre. 50 years later, his son, who became Marshal of King Louis XIV, continued the work. Illustrious owners succeeded him, such as Ulrich Frédéric Woldemar, Count of Lowendal, a great […]

The Loire Valley Châteaux during the First World War. This November 11, 2025, we celebrate the 107th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War, a particularly deadly conflict that cost the lives of more than a million French soldiers. When this first major international conflict broke out, the […]

October 17, 18 & 19: 7th Edition of the Night of the Castles! This year, the Loire Valley Castles Association is honored to be a partner of the Night of the Castles, an event that has become a must-see! On Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th, and Sunday the 19th of October, in France and across Europe, around one hundred castles will open their doors to the public […]