The Châteaux
Of the loire

A masterpiece of the French Renaissance in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is an iconic 16th-century monument commissioned by Gilles Berthelot, treasurer to Francis I. With a refinement rarely equaled and confirmed over the centuries, this influential man and his wife, Philippe Lesbahy, built a remarkably modern edifice for its time upon the foundations of an old medieval structure. Azay-le-Rideau is a château whose history has been shaped by successive owners and which today shines as one of the must-see attractions of the Loire Valley. The elegant main building of this monument is a […]

Overlooking the Indre and Loire rivers, Ussé stands majestically like a fairytale castle. Its history begins long before the construction of the current structure, under the impetus of Gelduin I, who built the first stronghold more than a millennium ago. A new, more solid and sumptuous building was constructed from the second half of the 15th century onwards by Jean V de Bueil, victor of the Hundred Years' War and captain of King Charles VII. The elegance and refinement of the Renaissance soon further embellished the Château d'Ussé. Over the centuries, […]

The castle and Hôtel-Dieu of Baugé, now managed by the town, are among the heritage treasures of this thousand-year-old town, designated a "Most Beautiful Detour in France" and a "Small Town of Character." Known for his numerous architectural achievements, King René, Duke of Anjou, had the castle built in the 15th century to […]

Among all the Loire Valley châteaux, Beaugency stands out with its unique offering: here, history meets light in an unprecedented immersive experience. Much more than a château, it's a sensory playground where you learn while having fun, where you capture, explore, and immerse yourself in light. Between digital art and heritage, experience […]

Beauregard Castle, a former hunting lodge of Francis I, is a must-see for history buffs. It houses the renowned "Portrait Gallery" and its 327 illustrious figures, the largest collection of historical portraits in Europe. Inhabited by the same family since 1926, Beauregard has continually […]

Listed as a historical monument and located ten kilometers from Saumur, the Château de Brézé is a unique monument in terms of its remarkably well-preserved troglodytic network, its richly furnished rooms, and its elaborate neo-Gothic architecture. The existence of a castle on this land is attested as early as 1063, the date […]

Rising majestically from the lawns of a vast landscaped park, the Château de Brissac truly deserves its nickname, the "Giant of the Loire Valley." The ancestral home of the Dukes of Brissac for over half a millennium, this monument is striking for the originality of its architecture: […]

In the heart of the Sologne region, the Château de Chambord has been dazzling visitors for over five hundred years. A true architectural masterpiece, Chambord is the emblem of the French Renaissance throughout the world. A testament to royal power, but also an evocation of an ideal city, the monument remains an enigma that continues to reveal its secrets.