Dreaming of Fairytale Castles, Riverside Strolls, and A Week of French History, Art, and Wine? I LIVED IN THE LOIRE VALLEY FOR YEARS AND NO MATTER How Many Times I VISTED Them, The Châteaux Never Lost Their Magic.
This 7-day Itinerary Takes You On Sweeping Tour of the Most Iconic, Picturesque and Unforgettable Châteaux Of The Loire Valley.
Day 1: Château de Cheverny & Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Begin Your Tour With Two Contrasting Gems. Château de Cheverny remains to be used as a personal residence by the marquis and Marquise de Vibraye; Their Family Have Owned the property for over six centuries. Don’t Miss the Permanent Tintin Exhibition, and Discover the place Creator Hergé Drew His Inspiration for the Château de Moulinsart, Often featured in his comics. The Château is residence to over 100 Hunting Dogs and you may watch them being fed Every Morning at 11.30am (April to September). This is a well-liked spectacle and tails could be lengthy, so be certain to reach early.
After the Intimacy of Cheverny, Head to Château de Chaumont, Just half-hour Away. Queen Catherine de Medici Bough the area In 1550 and, After Her Husband’s Death in 1559, persuaded her type rival Diane de Poitiers to Exchange It for Château de Chenonceau. Diane is commonly credited for creating the Blend of Medieval Fortification and Renaissance Refine that is still Today. While the fortress is elegant, it is the charming guardns of the worldwide backyard pageant that may impress you most.