2025 Loire Valley Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

When I lived in the western part of France, I often traveled to small cities by car. Today, I'm going to introduce you to Château de Brézé🏰 Château de Brézé is a small castle located in Brézé near Saumur, France. The interior is well preserved with scenes of old life, which was interesting. The garden in front of the castle had an old-fashioned feel! An hour is enough to see everything, so stop by while you're sightseeing in other cities😊 •Château de Brézé• ✅Address: Bellevigne-les-Chateaux, 20 Rue de l'Amiral Maillé Brézé, 49260, France . . . #HiddenTravelDestinations #SmallCityTravel #FriendshipTravel #SummerTravel #FranceTravel #Brézé #WesternFranceTravel #TravelGuideBook#BeginnerPhotographer#NextTimeHere#Couples#SafeTravel

✨Treasures, recently went to the Loire Valley, really was beautiful to speechless This is the back garden of France, everywhere hidden French romance, quickly code this guide 👇 Château de Chambord (French: Château de Chambord) is located in Chambord, France, in the province of Loire-Chères. This architectural gem of the Renaissance was built arguably since 500 years ago, ordered by King François Ier as a symbol of the king’s right to live on in history, the château de Chambord is a true architectural feat, marking an important transition from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. Chambord—the residence of the kings Ordered by King François I, Chambord became an architectural symbol of his royal power, but even after his death, the castle’s gardens were built by Gaston, Duke of Orleans, brother of King Louis XIII d’Orléans) ordered its construction, and, not until the reign of Louis XIV, when the whole building was finally completed and the area around the castle was renovated, Chambord continued to attract numerous royal dignitaries, King Louis XV’s father-in-law – the King of Poland who had lived there during his expelled exile, and Marshal Saxe, who built French gardens. In 2019, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the laying of the first cornerstone of Chambord, Chambord offers a new tour conceived by renowned interior and landscape designer Jacques Garcia, taking visitors to a profound experience of the heavens and earth of the King’s Castle. An unprecedented Greek cruciform architectural structure While the identity of the architect who designed Chambord remains a mystery to this day, the crowd is quite certain: the castle’s design stems from Leonardo da Vinci’s ingenuity, despite the fact that the construction of the castle did not begin until six months after Leonardo da Vinci’s death Among the many innovative elements that were arguably unseen for the time, the first and most striking was the castle architecture that unfolded on the central axis of the Greek cross-type construction of the main tower of the castle. This architectural layout, which was pioneering in France, was undoubtedly influenced by the Italian style. The “magical” staircase The most striking outstanding architectural element of Chambord’s many innovative designs is the double spiral staircase which is the main tower of the castle, which is the central element of the castle, which symbolizes the everlasting renewal and revival. Carved arch dome Reaching the second floor of the main tower of the castle, one can see the imposing, huge low-arched dome decorated with the symbolic symbols of Francois I, the letter F and salamander; 📍【Must-Check Castle】 Chenonceau Castle: Also known as “Women’s Castle”, it lies across the River Cher, with a light and elegant architecture that looks like walking from a fairy tale, especially in the evening, when the afterglow shines on the castle and the river is sparkling and breathtaking. Chambord: A Renaissance classic with 440 rooms, 84 staircases, the labyrinthine construction is fascinating Climb the tower of the castle and overlook the entire river valley for a panoramic view of the lush forests and meandering river. 🍷【Wine Tasting】 The Loire Valley is a famous wine region in France. 🚗【Road Planning】 Day1: Arrive in the Loire Valley and stay in a specialty B&B → Tour Chenonceau Castle → Enjoy dinner and taste French cuisine at a restaurant near the castle Day2: Head to Chambord Castle → Visit the interior of the castle and explore the mysterious tower → Wine tasting at the winery in the afternoon for a relaxing time Day3: Stroll through the river valley town and feel the local customs → pick special souvenirs → return 💡【Careful Tips】 1. Book your castle tickets in advance on the official website to avoid peak season queues. 2. River valleys have more mosquitoes, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. 3. It’s more convenient to rent a car and drive around, and you can stop at any time along the way to enjoy the scenery. Stop being envious through the screen, pack your bags, let's go to the Loire Valley for a romantic date 💕

Traveling through the Loire Valley feels like stepping into a children's storybook, with its turreted fairy-tale castles dotting a lush landscape of dense woodlands and gently flowing rivers. Known as the "Garden of France," this entire region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Loire's castles range from medieval fortresses perched on hilltops and encircled by ramparts to opulent Renaissance palaces designed for pleasure and leisure, extending court life beyond Paris. The Château de Chambord, commissioned by King Francis I, stands as the most magnificent of these châteaux. The Château de Chenonceau is celebrated for its elegant, feminine design, while the Château de Cheverny boasts a Neoclassical manor house complete with a Tintin exhibition, English gardens, and a surrounding forest. In addition to the châteaux, the region offers other historical treasures. The UNESCO-listed cathedrals of Chartres and Bourges are architectural marvels, and the city of Orléans is notable for Joan of Arc's pivotal role in defeating the English army in 1429. The Château Royal d'Amboise, once a residence for French kings for five centuries, is also a must-visit. #francetrip

#myhiddengems Back in the days, Loire valley was indeed refered to as the Garden of France. That fact right there had my mind set of visiting it. I'm a big fan of gardens and park, particularly in very wonderful France. And that wasn't it. Upon visiting this place, I think it has amongst the best castles from renaissance and medival times. The likes of Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau are beyond comparison. On a day trip you're looking forward to not just chateaux and gardens. But the incredible scenery that the Loire river offers too. The area also has a rich winemaking history. I can't quite recollect the name of the vineyard which was merely 20 minutes away. But it was a fantastic experience. This is one of those places where you can't pull up names or point out this and that. The place and its ambience as a whole is what works. There is also the town of Blois where you could stroll around or stop for lunch or any meal of the day. It's got a town square, a castle, park and some museums too that I only found out about much later. This part of town does come across as touristy but hey the prices are not as bad as Paris. #myhiddengems #gardens #100waysoftravel #cherryblossom2024 #summerdestinations #france #valley #rivers #europe #solotrip

\Can be reached from Paris/ A memorable parent-child trip in 2023 A tour of the Loire Castles, a World Heritage Site There are many castles in the Loire River basin, and 21 castles are registered as World Heritage Sites! ! The Chateau de Chambord, which was the model for Beauty and the Beast, the Chateau de Chenonceau, built on the river, the Chateau de Amboise, built on a hill overlooking the river, and the Chateau de Blois, where you can see the evolution of architectural styles, are some of the most representative ones⭐︎ In addition, Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his later years, is a tourist course full of unknown history♪ You should definitely stay at a chateau hotel♡ You can experience life in a castle with furniture, decorations, tableware, etc.🥰 This time, I talked about various things while slowly touring the castles with my mother, and it was a memorable trip☺️ #besttrip2023 #overseastrip #parent-childtrip #worldheritage #triptoFrance

In the last post, I recommended a restaurant and a cafe! This time, I'd like to introduce a park that I would highly recommend as a date course🤩 It's a park that's really close to the Audencia tram station. I've attached the address and name below😊 Many people use it as a jogging course, and many students enjoy picnicking there! It's a good place to take a walk, and it's also a good place to practice skateboarding~ This is a place I'd like to recommend among the Nantes parks💙 . . . •Parc de la Gaudiniere• ✅Address: Bd Robert Schuman, 44300 Nantes, France #Inland travel #Sunshine restaurant #Date course #Couple travel #European travel #Castle tour #Park recommendation #Jogging #Skateboarding #Hobby life #With a pet dog #Travel guidebook #Beginner photographer #Next time here #Life shot spot #Life travel destination #Couple #Vacation trip #City trip #Outing #Exciting park #In the flower field #With nature #Camping #Spring is here #Capturing summer #Safe travel

Plant grass! French self-driving route recommendation - in the autumn of the Loire Valley --- as long as a little read French history will know the status of the Loire Loire, many kings Choose to build your own palace here. If you ask me when I recommend the best time to visit Loire, I must recommend autumn. The best way to explore the Loire Valley is by car. You can arrange your tour route at will, even find a castle along the way for a few days princess/prince, taste the wines of the Loire region and enjoy an unforgettable autumn time. Here you can see the slow flowing of the Loire River, the autumn of the two sides is thick, and the reflection of the golden sycamore tree on the Loire makes you read it instantly. French art school, isnt the French Impressionist like this? There are too many castles in the Loire Valley. How can you choose the castle you must go for in a limited time? Let me tell you this note~ 1Water Dream Circle Chateau de Chambord, the most majestic castle in the Loire Valley, walk through it and feel Francois I am obsessed with dreams and love of art and luxury. 2 The residence of the King and Queen of France - Chteau de Blois Royal Castle Blois / Royal Castle of Blois, a royal castle telling the king's room and history, a courtyard with different ages Four wings in style. 3 The Adventures of Ding Ding Ding - Chteau de Cheverny Chelsea Castle / Cheverny Castle, visit the castle where nobles live, and experience the true aristocratic life. 4The royal castle - Chteau d'Amboise The castle of Amboise, mixed with medieval Gothic style and Renaissance style, was once the castle of the French royal family, and many major historical events that affected and even occurred in Europe Here, Da Vinci's last resting place, we went to the destination, stroking the genius stone and sighing so close to the genius. 5 The most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley Chteau de Chenonceau, the castle of Chenonceau, now the cover of the French version of LP is shot here, the only castle built on the water in the Loire Valley, also in the heart of the bag The best and most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley. This "woman's castle" is full of stories, and the lost wind and snow has added a lot of legend to Chenonceo. !! hamburger bag exclusive small tips: like the history of the French royal family can not be missed: Blois Fort; only built on the water: Chenon cable; Da Vinci quiet place: Amboise Fort; The Loire Valley's largest and most magnificent: Chambord; There is currently a castle inhabited by the nobility: Cheverny Fort. Above these five castles are the top 5 of the Loire Valley travel list, so be sure to visit.

It has been said that you want to fully understand the French culture, one is Paris, the other is the Loire Valley, the Loire River, the largest river in France, the natural scenery, and the castle gathering place of the royal family. You can enjoy all kinds of castles that are outstanding in the past, and you can also feel the origin of historical and cultural stories in close quarters. The dazzling and colorful, the humanities and the nature are ingeniously merged into one, showing the legendary masterpieces of the world famous. Before you set foot on the Loire Valley, you will be able to experience the magic of this magical land in person, overlooking the Chambord Fortress on the Kesong River, the Azul Lido Castle that embraces the Andel River, and the Chenonceau across the Cher River. The castle, the medieval Gothic-style castle of Amboise and the Renaissance Clorus Castle, the Chaumont Manor on the Loire, a natural oasis, and the Blois Castle, which highlights the image of the lily The medieval carving of the mythical Liv Castle. Many times, the beautiful words, in front of the castles, are all eclipsed, and they are more in the sense of shocking beauty from the soul.

Cheverny Castle is one of the most luxurious castles in the castles of the Loire Valley. It is also one of the few castles still inhabited and used for exhibitions. The owner lives in the right wing of the castle. This castle has changed many times in history. One of the more famous ones is that Henry II lover Diana, who had said before, was driven out of the castle by Hennesso, and she occupied the castle for a while. Supervising the construction of her new home, Chaumont Castle. The castle's overall design is similar to that of the Luxembourg Palace in Paris. It is one of the symbols of French classical architecture. The comic book Muranza Castle by the writer Herg is based on the Cheverny Castle. Imagine how happy it is to live here, really envious of the owner here.

Chambord, France is the most famous of the castles, and its natural momentum is even more magnificent. The whole castle is very luxurious and is a masterpiece of Franois I. The huge white castle is meticulously carved, with a square main fort in the middle and four conical turrets on either side. There are 365 fireplaces throughout, the spires and bell towers head straight into the sky, from the double spiral staircase up to the castle terrace, and the view of the manor. If you are here, you can also get free Chinese introduction materials, or you can rent a Chinese audio guide to visit freely, which is very suitable for free travel. The double-helical staircase in the center of is the most famous. It is said that the king designed the Dae and Finch to avoid the embarrassment and disputes caused by the Queen and his mistress. The two separate sets of stairs are staggered around a common axis, spirally spiraling up, while the people up and down the stairs can see each other without touching each other.

This is how the car in the Loire Valley is driving. No matter the country roads or the lush forests, there are few vehicles and pedestrians. Driving in the daytime to the nearby towns and castles, almost every night, the blacks are turned back to the residence. There are no street lights on the country road. Although I am courageous, I am still very embarrassed along the way. Once I had dinner at a restaurant near the castle, it was already dark. Out of the restaurant, there are no ones, only the light and dim light of the street lights are with you. After a long way to the open-air parking lot next to the forest, there was silence, the lights were getting darker, and I was scared to return to the car. I found that the car was not burning. In the open-air parking lot surrounded by the forest, accompanied by a variety of bird worms, it feels that the darkness is approaching you gradually, which is terrible. At that time, I really wanted to smoke cigarettes, although I would not. Quietly stayed for more than ten minutes, re-ignited and ignited. Very happy to go home.

The first castle I went to was Chambord, about ten minutes drive from where I live. The castle is listed as a World Heritage European architectural heritage. It was the hunting palace that was built when King Franois I was in office. The Gothic architecture and the Italian Renaissance style coexisted. The exterior of the castle looks magnificent, but the interior is rough, and as far as the castle on the Loire Valley is concerned, it is not a gorgeous castle.

Chambord is also written in Chambord, Chambord, Shangbao, etc. The translation of the castle in the Loire River is messy, so pay attention when searching for navigation. It is the largest castle in the entire Loire Valley, with more than two hours of driving from Paris, and an hour and a half from Fontainebleau. The aforementioned King of the Renaissance art style, Francois I, was the palace designed and built by the Italian artists he invited. This is one of the landmarks in the beginning of the French Renaissance, a masterpiece he left for France and the world. If you can only visit a castle throughout the Loire Valley, it must be it. I don't know if the interior of the castle was slightly rough because of the ruin of the castle by the French Revolutionary masses. It is worth seeing that the exquisite double spiral staircase in the middle, while the two people on the upper floor can look through the small windows in the stairs but can't meet each other face to face, it is said that Da Vinci designed. This is said to be more reliable, Franois I and Da Vinci have a very good personal relationship, it is not difficult to design a manuscript, and Da Vinci is obviously such a whimsical person. The next point is the top of the castle. As you climb up the stairs through the double-swing ladder, you turn to look up and you will find yourself surrounded by the mighty flame-style Gothic-style mixed Italian Renaissance tower.

More than 500 years of history, 365 chimneys, 440 rooms, 84 stairs, 5,440 hectares of territory and 32 kilometers of walls... However, for me, the attractiveness of these figures is not as good as one. It should be said that "double". This famous "double-swing" in Chambord Castle, Chambord Castle, two sets of independent stairs staggered around the common axis, while people up and down the stairs can see each other through the small window, but they will not meet. It is said that this was designed by Da Vinci in order to avoid the encounter between the Queen and his mistress.

Chambord is the most magnificent and largest of all the castles in the Loire Valley and has a history of more than 500 years. Nearby residents often like to seal it and the feminine Chenonceau castle as a king in the French castle. The Chambord Castle is built in the most scented area of the French aristocracy. The forest is everywhere, rich in wood and wine. The kings and nobles of France have built a hunting palace for vacations, and even moved from time to time.

The first castle I went to was Chambord, about ten minutes drive from where I live. The castle is listed as a World Heritage European architectural heritage. It was the hunting palace that was built when King Franois I was in office. The Gothic architecture and the Italian Renaissance style coexisted. The exterior of the castle looks magnificent, but the interior is rough, and as far as the castle on the Loire Valley is concerned, it is not a gorgeous castle.

The Loire River is the longest river in France. Unlike the bustling Parisian city, the more than 200 kilometres of the Loire Valley showcases France's most natural and rustic countryside. Along the valley, there are many castles scattered in the past by the French King. Landscape and architecture, the perfect combination of nature and humanity on the banks of the Loire River, it has become a very famous tourist attraction in France. The most famous castle here is without a doubt Chambord, no one.

The Loire River is 1005 km long and is the largest river in France. The Loire Valley is one of the centers of ancient French civilization. There are many historical sites on both sides, most of which are castle groups. Some of the more representative castles are: Azelle Lido Castle, Chenonceau Castle, Amboise Castle, Chaumont Manor, Blois Castle, Champagne Fort and many more. The castle of Azeri Rideau was built during the reign of Franois I and is a model of Renaissance architecture. This 16th-century building stands on an island in the Andel River, surrounded by a 19th-century romantic garden. The castle of Chenonceau, known as the "Grand Fortress", is a masterpiece of architecture. It has become the property of the royal family and the palace of the king. Its extraordinary uniqueness lies not only in its novel idea built across the Cher River, but also in its novelty. It is favored by women and has the fate of their management and protection. Amboise Castle is one of the most prestigious castles built for the French kings in the Loire Valley during the Renaissance, retaining a rare elegance and luxurious furnishings at that time. The grandeur and vitality of the palace culture of the Valois dynasty. Blois Castle Blois Royal Castle was popular in the Renaissance period by the French kings. Chambord is an extraordinary artistic artifact of humanity. Designed by Franois I and Da Vinci, Chambord is a monumental building that combines beauty and human wisdom. Even around the world, Chambord is also the ultimate expression and symbol of the Renaissance.

Chambord is the most famous castle in the Loire Valley, 100 km from the centre of Paris. It takes two hours to drive and is the masterpiece of Francis I, surpassing the Palace of Versailles in architecture. The Chambord Fortress is a boutique of the Renaissance. The castle has a length of more than 100 meters. In the middle is the square's main fort, with six conical large turrets on either side. There are 440 rooms in the castle, 13 main stairs and 70 sub-stairs, but unfortunately only one tower is open now. From the main entrance into the main fort, facing the famous "double-swing". The double-rotor was designed by Da Vinci at the time for the king's wife and mistress to meet in the stairs. The two separate sets of stairs are intertwined around a common axis, spirally hovering upwards, while the people up and down the stairs can see each other without touching each other, which is a must in the history of architecture. Da Vinci, the women of the king, broke their hearts. The interior of the Chambord is not very luxurious, but it has a very gorgeous roof, like a city of the sky, this roof terrace can also look around 360 and the Chambord park, so this is my most in Chambord Like the place. After visiting the castle, you can also go to the nearby garden lawn. Since Chambord was originally a hunting castle, there is a large lawn open space as a competitive venue. The reflection of the castle on the grass is also very interesting.

Cheverny Castle is the most imposing castle of furniture and art deco in the Loire Valley, with a magnificent interior. This castle is still privately owned, so you can see the thoughts of many owners. In addition, it is also the prototype of the castle in the Belgian comic "The Adventures of Tintin", so it is also a holy place in many Tintin fans. The interior of this castle is the most gorgeous of the three castles today: lacquered wood panels, algae wells, fresh tapestry and oil paintings by masters, all of which are well preserved, although the overall pattern is better than the first two The castle is small but very delicate and eye-catching. The box from the medieval armor and treasure is simply one-to-one correspondence with the fairy tale. But also because the castle itself is relatively small, so it is particularly crowded when there are many tourists. Compared to this, I prefer the castle garden, which is small and exquisite. The back garden of the castle is very delicately arranged, and it is dyed in gold under the sun, which is very oily. Walking deeper into the garden will be more quiet. In the depths of the yellow leaves, there is a quiet pond. There are several black swans in the pond for a quiet meal. This scene is romantic enough to be written directly into the fairy tale.