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The chateau of Amboise
The Chateau of Amboise is counted to be among the first French Castles
and Royal residences. It took two centuries for it to be constructed,
starting at the XV century and finishing at the 17th, acquiring a combination
of different styles within its structure.
The medieval town of Beaugency
Beaugency is a very interesting medieval town located within the region
of Loire Valley.
Chambord town and its Chateau
The Chateau of Chambord or Chambord's Castle is recognized to be among
the most amazing Renaissance constructions of not only the region of
Loire Valley but the entire France as well.
A beautiful garden
in Chenonceaux
For most visitors Chenonceaux's most important attraction is not only
its Chateau but also the Chateau's garden. This garden is beautiful
due to its colors, the way in which its elements are combined, its general
design, and the landscape it creates along with the River Cher in the
background.
The history of Chinon
in brief
Chinon is an old French town located in the area of Val de Loire. This
town is surrounded by two rivers, the Vienne and the Loire, as well
as by an important extension of country land.
Le Mans - A great
place for car lovers
The French town of Le Mans, located within the region of Loire Valley,
is worldwide famous by its Le Mans Grand Prix automobile race.
Some history from Orleans
Orleans, the capital of the French department of Loiret, is a Loire
Valley town which gained an important amount of historic attraction
by being the entrance place of Joan of Arc.
The town of Tours
Tours is a French town located within the area of Loire Valley, surrounded
by the Cher River and the Loire River, at about 65 miles from Orleans
and 125 miles southwest from Paris.
Villandry and its castle
The area of Villandry is famous within the region of Loire Valley as
well as in the rest of France by its beautiful castle. Besides this
castle, this area and its surroundings also have several other interesting
constructions and spots for tourists to meet such as, for example, the
Gardens of Villandry.
The town of Angers
Angers is a very nice small French city located in Pays de Loire, within
the area of Loire Valley.
Blois - A beautiful
town on a hill
Blois, located within the French region of Loire Valley, shows the characteristic
of being on a hill. Due to this peculiarity, this town offers amazing
views over the surroundings and the Loire River, as well as some of
the most incredible landscapes of the region.
Chateaudun and its surroundings
Chateaudun is a very attractive French town located within the region
of Loire Valley or Val de Loire. This spot is often seen as a must stop
for those visitors who are in the region due to the amazing antique
constructions it has as well as to the general beauty it shows.
Cheverny chateau
Cheverny Chateau is beautiful from far as well as from close and in
its interior. It can be seen from several kilometers away, providing
a magnificent sight from the path which leads to the building’s
entrance.
Langeais - Home of
an antique Chateau
Langeais is famous by its interesting Chateau and the history existing
within its walls. This Chateau constantly attracts visitors from all
points of the world, who approach willing to observe its architectural
structure, its artistic ornaments, and learn about its history while
walking by around its rooms.
What to see in Loches
Loches is a very interesting town located within the region of Loire
Valley, in France. This town is very attractive due to the several different
antique buildings it has and the richness of its historical past.
Some facts about Saumur
Saumur is a very attractive town located in the French region of Loire
Valley This town offers several different interesting aspects which
visitors should take into account and consider at the time of meeting
it in order to make sure of missing anything.
The beautiful Chateau of
Usse
The Chateu of Usse is located near Chinon within the region of Loire
Valley, and locally called the castle of the sleeping beauty due to
the fact that Perrault's fairy tale was inspired by it.