Loire Valley attractions

The Château de Chenonceau is a gorgeous French château with an interesting history that features an almost uninterrupted succession of females at the helm. It spans the River Cher and is located not far from the small village of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France.

Puy du Fou is a historical theme park in Les Epesses in the heart of the Vendée region of Western France. With more than 2 million visitors every year, it's the second-most popular theme park in France after Disneyland Paris.

Royal Château de Blois is a 13th-century château in the center of Blois, France. With over 500 rooms, this grandiose former royal residence has a history of over 1,000 years and has played host to reams of high-profile French historical figures, including some of its most famous kings and queens. Now, the castle is a royal relic, open to knowledge-thirsty visitors wishing to delve into its storied past. Encyclopedic tablets are provided to give context to the monument's history and architecture, along with guided tours that are available on-site. Stick around until after dark and you'll see the tales of the château play out via a projection of light and color on its outer walls. It's not to be missed!