The castles around Blois

The Royal Château of Blois, a listed historical monument since 1845, is an ideal introduction to visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley. It has hosted numerous figures whose destinies are intertwined with the history of France and Europe. For centuries, the château has been the scene of dramas, intrigues, and games […]

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 […]

Welcome to the smallest of the Loire Valley châteaux! In the heart of the Loire Valley, nestled in its 12-hectare green setting, the Château de Troussay is an architectural gem. Owned by the same family for over a century, Troussay is a microcosm of Loire Valley architecture and […]

The Chaumont-sur-Loire estate lies at the heart of the Loire Valley's cultural landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Owned by the Centre-Val de Loire region since 2008, the estate encompasses the château, the parks, the International Garden Festival, and the Centre for Arts and Nature. Perched 40 meters above […]

Built in a classical style, the Château de Cherveny has belonged to the same family for over six centuries, the Huraults, financiers and officers in the service of several kings of France. The current château was built around 1625 by Henri, son of Philippe Hurault, and his wife Marguerite Gaillard de la Morinière, who launched […]

Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, built at the end of the 15th century, is the epitome of the ideal fortified castle with its keep, its machicolated curtain wall, and its fortified postern gate. Constructed by Pierre de Refuge and modified by Jean de Villebresme around 1520, the castle acquired its definitive appearance in […]

In the heart of the Sologne region, a few kilometers from the famous estate of François I, the Château de Villesavin is a unique place known as "Chambord's construction site hut." It was built in the 16th century by Jean Le Breton, Secretary of Finance and Controller General of Wars under François I, who also oversaw the construction work at Chambord. […]

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.

Not far from Blois, the tapering roofs of the Château de Talcy rise above the cereal plains of the Petite Beauce Blésoise. This agricultural château, built in the 16th century, has had its destiny intertwined with that of poets. The owner's daughter, Cassandre, inspired Ronsard's poems entitled Les Amours: "My darling, let us go see if the rose…" […]

The history of the Château du Gué-Péan begins in Antiquity, when the Romans established a camp there. Evolving with the needs of its time, it became a feudal motte before being transformed into a lordly residence. However, it only truly flourished during the Renaissance with the arrival of the Alaman family. […]

Long forgotten, the royal estate of Château Gaillard, nestled in its setting of stone and forest, stretches across 15 hectares in the heart of the town of Amboise. This small Italianate palace, surrounded by the first gardens of the French Renaissance, has been rediscovered and is opening its doors to the public for the first time. The history of Château Gaillard is linked to that of King Charles VIII. The husband of Anne of Brittany, driven by a thirst for conquest, led the first Italian campaign in 1496 at the head of 30,000 knights. Captivated by the Quattrocento, the Italian cities, and so much new beauty, […]

Located near the Royal Château of Amboise, the Château du Clos Lucé offers a journey through 800 years of history. The former home of Leonardo da Vinci, it is dedicated to the memory of the Italian master. The epic story of this residence, built of pink brick and tufa stone on Gallo-Roman foundations, begins in 1471 during the reign of Louis XI. The king gifted the Cloux estate to his favorite, Étienne le Loup, a former kitchen boy who had been ennobled. There, he built the Château du Cloux as well as one of the most beautiful dovecotes in France, which has remained intact. In 1490, the site was […]