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The 10 Must See To tour the Chateaux of the Loire Valley in France

The royalty of France, seduced by the temperate climate and forests game-filled oak built their sumptuous installed in the Loire Valley. They are surrounded by the greatest architects and Artiest this time. This is the land of a thousand castles. The valley is full of not only royal castles and renaissance palaces, national museum, and castles, but also castles and medieval fortresses, small fairy tale manors, private castles, medieval cities, churches, abbeys, and cathedrals. Numerous castles and historic houses are open to the public: some belong to the state, such as Chambord and Blois, others are private, and still lived in. A large percentage of them run son-and-light shows during the tourist season. Chateau de Chenonceau and Chateau de Chambord are definitely worth a visit and are close Blois.

Chateau du Clos Luce
Chateau du Clos Luce is where Leonard de Vinci spent the last four years of his life. You can visit his study, living, kitchen and bedrooms, the frescoes of the chapel and see paintings by his pupils. His drawings and paintings are exhibited in the castle park with giant models of the most spectacular machines he invented with voice-overs of Leonardo da Vinci and his disciple Melzi.

The Chateau du Clos Luce: 30 minutes from our house, the House of Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise 37400 Tel: +33 (0) 2 47 57 00 73 Open every day except December 25 to 1st January

Chateau Blois
Chateau Blois is almost like four separate chateaux combined into one – so diverse are the architectural styles at play here. The medieval heart is centered around the Hall of Generals states that is the case with the Court and the Council were founded. Flamboyant Gothic flair is evident in the Louis XII wing whereas the architecture of the Renaissance is the dominant style in the Francois 1 wing. It is in the Francois 1 wing that you will find rooms Catherine de Medici private table with poisons. This was also the place where the Duke of Guise was brutally murdered in 1588 after considered in planning a Catholic uprising against Henri III. Apparently, it was Henri who carried out the act itself to be killed himself a year later by a monk. Finally, the Gaston d'Orléans wing will satisfy cravings for Classical architecture. Evenings are a particularly good time to visit Blois especially if you book to see the "Sound and Light" shows that tell the tumultuous past of the chateau.

Chateau Blois: Place du Chateau, Blois, 41000 Tel: +33 (0) 2 54 90 33 33 Open: Closed December 25th and January 1st

Azay le Rideau Castle
The Azay le Rideau Castle, one of the purest creation of the Renaissance, was built on an island in the Indre, an ideal setting for a jewel architecture. The son-and-light shows in the park during the summer tell some of the history of the castle and not to miss if you are there at the right time.

Chateau de Chenonceau
The Chateau des Dames built on a bridge over the Cher is one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire with elegant turrets, arches and stately avenues bordered by plane trees. It touches of romanticism is compounded by the fact that its symmetrical structure stylized and is reflected in the waters of Cher.

Chenonceau owes much of its design and beauty to four women in particular. Catherine of Briconnet who started the trend and was largely responsible for its renaissance at the beginning. Catherine then passed the baton to Diane de Poitiers (mistress Henri II) who was responsible for the formal gardens to the left of the castle as you approach. Unfortunately Diane de Poitiers was forced to relinquish ownership of Chenonceau to Catherine de Medici (the embittered wife of Henri II) who offered Chateau de Chaumont in exchange. Not exactly a fair exchange! Later, the castle was inherited by Louise de Lorraine, the woman in mourning for his favorite son, Henry III Catherine. Louise painted the ceiling of the room in black and white of respect for her deceased husband.

Madame Dupin also had a central role in the development Chenonceau in the 18th century and was responsible for encouraging literary events to be held here. People like Rousseau, Voltaire and Montesquieu all spending time here. Today Chenonceau is a profitable business run by the Menier family who are known as respected chocolatiers.

Chateau Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau, 30 minutes from Blois, Chenonceau, 37150 Tel: +33 (0) 2 47 23 90 07 Open: Closed December 25 and January 1, May 1

Castle Chaumont
Chateau du Chaumont is located on the south bank of the Loire about 20 minutes west of Blois. It was the first castle Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, France. Originally the 11th century, it was built by Eudes II, Count of Blois.

In 1560, the castle became the property Catherine de Medici who entertained numerous astrologers there, including Nostradamus. On the death of her husband, King Henry II, Catherine used her power to take over the coveted Chateau de Chenonceau from her husband's mistress, Diane de Poitiers. As some legal aspects had to be met, Diane was forced to accept the castle of Chaumont, in payment for her beloved Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers lived at Chaumont for only a short period when the castle sold.

The castle holds an International Garden Festival, which covers a different theme each year from April to October.

Chateau de Chambord
Chambord is truly royal in its great scale, its grand air, its indifference to common consideration (Henry James). He combined the dream of King Francois I in the imagination of Leonardo da Vinci. The result is a genuine mathematical thinking in architecture, a grandiose creation: 440 rooms with 365 fireplaces, a fabulous double staircase, and a unique roof terrace

Chateau de Chambord: 15 minutes south-east Blois, Chambord Domaine national, Chambord, Tel: +33 (0) 2 54 5040 00 Open: Closed December 25, January 1 and May 1

Castle Cheverney
Chateau de Cheverny is the most richly furnished unmistakedly all Loire Valley. Built between 1604 and 1634 was little changed. Its current owner is a direct descendant of the original owner and his 70 or so dogs are still used for regular stag hunting. Some masterpieces Castle paintings by old masters, tapestries from Paris and Holland Louis XIV more comfortable and unforgettable grandfather clock. The interior 1640s, composed of wood, painted ceilings and fireplaces, and paintings by Jean Monnier, is one of the finest of its kind.

There are two interesting facts on Cheverny. Firstly, serious Tintin fans will note that Herge based the mythical Moulinsart Cheverny. If this appeals, check out the exhibition Tintin is just opposite the castle. Secondly, the 18th century Orangerie served as a hiding place for the Mona Lisa during world war two. From there, you are able to take in the majesty of the park and its canals which are open to the public from April to November.

Cheverny Castle: 16 km south-east Blois, Cheverny, 41700 Tel: +33 (0) 2 54 79 96 29 Open: Open daily

Chateau de Beauregard
Chateau de Beauregard was mainly built at the same time as Chateau de Cheverny as a hunting lodge for Francois I. It is famous for his portraits gallery which includes over 327 portraits of kings lovers and their most famous personalities of 14 in the seventeenth century. Take note of the unique flooring is covered in the seventeenth century, porcelain tile.

Château de Beauregard: 6 km south of Blois, Cellettes 41120 Tel: +33 (0) 2 54 70 36 74 Open: Closed Wed in winter months and the single month of January

Chateau de Villandry
Villandry is one of the last of the great chateaux built around 1536 in the Valley of the Loire during the Renaissance. It houses interesting and valuable antiques and furniture but it is probably best known for its Italian garden of Renaissance created by Doctor Carvallo. In addition to being very rich and decorative, the gardens produce fruit, vegetables and herbs that are sold locally to raise funds for the upkeep of the castle.

Chateau de Villandry
Villandry is one of the last castles of the very large built around 1536 in the Loire Valley to the Renaissance. It houses interesting and valuable antiques and furnishings but it is probably best known for its Italian garden of the Renaissance created by Doctor Carvallo. In addition to being very rich and decorative, the gardens produce fruits, vegetables and herbs that are sold locally to raise funds for the upkeep of the castle.

The Loire Valley is a region assigned magnificent World Heritage listing because of its magnificent castles.

About the Author

Corina Clemence runs a luxury french chateau in the Loire Valley near Blois, for up to fifteen people perfect for touring vineyards and chateaux and relaxing french holidays. It is also ideal for a french wedding, party or event. Rent the whole castle or rent a suite. Rent a castle in France. Hire castle – hire chateau Rent castle http://www.loirechateau.com Rent chateau

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