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Loire Valley Self-Guided Tours

Visit castles and taste local wines

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About: Loire Valley Self-Guided Tours

Visit historic castles and learn about their history. Walk through beautiful gardens and enjoy the scenery.

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Château du Clos Lucé

Château du Clos Lucé is a large castle located in the center of Amboise, in the Loire Valley, France. Built by Hugues d'Amboise in 1471, it has known several famous owners such as the French king Charles VIII and Leonardo da Vinci. It now also houses a museum dedicated to Da Vinci's life.
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Château de Chenonceau

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.
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Royal Château de Blois

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!
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Château Gaillard

Château Gaillard est le palais Renaissance rêvé et construit par Charles VIII à son retour d’Italie. C’est la demeure privée des 3 rois de la Renaissance, Charles VIII, Louis XII et François Ier. Le château est meublé et décoré au goût de la Renaissance. La visite est sonorisée. C’est aussi le lieu des premiers orangers en France, avec une collection à découvrir de plus de 70 variétés différentes, la première orangerie de France et 200 arbres sur le domaine. Ce sont aussi les jardins du Roy et les 4 parterres symboles des 4 fleuves du Paradis traversés par une source alimentant la Fontaine de Jouvence en son centre, 15 hectares de parc et forêt plein cœur de ville. Un endroit historique ressourçant et plein de surprises
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