Top Tourist Attractions in Centre-Loire Valley
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Chateau de Chenonceau
Renaissance castle built on a bridge across the Cher river, featuring a two-story gallery and extensive gardens. Historically known as the Castle of the Ladies, it was administered and protected by influential women throughout the centuries.
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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Renaissance water castle built between 1518 and 1527 on an island in the Indre river. It features early French Renaissance architecture blending Italian influences with medieval defensive elements.
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Château d'Amboise
The Château d'Amboise is a château in Amboise, located in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France.
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Château de Villandry
The Château de Villandry is a grand country house located in Villandry, in the département of Indre-et-Loire, France.
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Tours Cathedral
Tours Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France, and dedicated to Saint Gatianus.
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Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Historic castle and estate hosting an annual International Garden Festival and contemporary art exhibitions. The site features a fully refurnished château and 32 hectares of parkland.
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Château de Cheverny
17th-century classical Baroque castle inhabited by the same family for over six centuries. It features remarkably preserved interiors, six gardens, and a permanent exhibition dedicated to the world of Tintin.
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Basilica of Saint Martin, Tours
The Basilica of St. Martin is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, over whose tomb it was built.
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Château d'Ussé
Historic French Renaissance castle and national monument featuring gardens designed by Le Notre. The site served as the inspiration for Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty and evolved from an eleventh-century fortress into a refined estate.
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Orléans Cathedral
Orléans Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans.
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Castle of Sully-sur-Loire
The Château de Sully-sur-Loire is a castle, converted to a palatial seigneurial residence, situated in the commune of Sully-sur-Loire,…
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Château de Montrésor
The Château de Montrésor is a medieval castle with a Renaissance mansion built in the grounds, located in the French village of Montrésor…
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Church of Saint-Aignan, Orléans
The Church of Saint-Aignan is a collegiate church in the Bourgogne quarter of Orléans on the north bank of the Loire, France.
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Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle
Medieval fortress and national monument featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Rebuilt in the late 15th century, it stands as a rare example of declining military architecture in the region.
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Château de Beauregard
Renaissance castle and former hunting lodge of King Francois I featuring a renowned collection of 327 historical portraits. The estate includes a vast landscaped park and a unique garden dedicated to these portraits.
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Château de Valençay
Château de Valençay is a château in the commune of Valençay, in the Indre department of France.
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Chartres Cathedral
Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, is a Catholic Cathedral in Chartres, France, about 80 km southwest…
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Château de Meung-sur-Loire
The Château de Meung-sur-Loire is a former castle and episcopal palace in the commune of Meung-sur-Loire in the Loiret département of…
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Château de Gien
The Château de Gien is a historic manor in Gien, Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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Château de Talcy
The Château de Talcy is a historical building in Talcy, Loir-et-Cher, France.
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Château de Sarzay
The Château de Sarzay is a 14th-century castle in the village of Sarzay in the Indre département of France.
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