The Castles around Orléans

Located near Sainte-Croix Cathedral, the Hôtel Groslot, with its red brick façade, is a magnificent Renaissance building constructed between 1549 and 1558 for the Bailiff of the city, Jacques Groslot. The work was entrusted to the architect Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Charles IX, Henry III, and Henry IV were among its illustrious guests. […]

Just 18km south of Orléans, history awaits! At the Château Escape Game, a new activity awaits you each season: solve a murder mystery, escape from an escape room, hunt for Easter eggs, challenge yourself on the Adventure Course, encounter ghosts, save Santa Claus… In this 17th-century private residence, inhabited for over 350 years, you'll become the main characters of your visit. Experience "Château Life" here with family or friends – will you try the Château Escape Game adventure?

Between Sologne and Beauce, on the banks of the Loire River, stands the Château de Meung-sur-Loire. It is nicknamed the "castle with two faces" because of its medieval and classical façades. The cradle of the Capetian dynasty, it was, until the French Revolution, the prestigious residence of the Bishops of Orléans. It is one of the rare castles built by and for bishops. It was in the 13th century that Bishop Manassès de Seignelay erected a veritable palace, a residence worthy of him and his rank. Expansions were carried out in the following centuries, notably during the Hundred Years' War, when the bishops enlarged […]

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 […]

Nestled on the edge of the Orléans forest, the Château de Chamerolles is a magnificent Renaissance château that retains its medieval heritage. It was built between 1500 and 1530 on the site of a former medieval fortress by Lancelot du Lac, chamberlain to King Louis XII and Governor of Orléans. He wished to transform the old medieval structure into a true pleasure palace, reflecting the architectural fashion of the time. With its polychrome brickwork and open gallery, the Château de Chamerolles draws inspiration from the Louis XII wing of the royal Château de Blois. It retains its medieval moat and its layout […]

A true medieval fortress, the Château de Sully-sur-Loire once defended the royal river. Today, it serves as the eastern gateway to the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Classified as a historical monument in 1928, the château maintains its distinctive appearance thanks to its wide, still-water-filled moat, its massive keep, and its tall towers with their pepperpot roofs. It has hosted illustrious figures such as Joan of Arc, Louis XIV, and Voltaire. The first recorded traces of the château date back to 1102; at that time, it was a defensive outpost on the left bank of the Loire. In the 14th century, after […]