Best chateaux of the Loire Valley
During the day visit the Loire Valley chateaux, and in the evening live “La vie de chateau”
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We do not propose a package with castles entries.
You will have to book and pay each visit.
It is a suggestion to help you organise you trip
Near the château d’Artigny
Château de Chenonceau
30 minutes drive from hotel Chateau d’Artigny
Early beloved home of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis, Chenonceau is the second most visited castle in France, after Versailles. Its arches gracefully straddle the Cher.
Visit Chateau de Chenonceau
Chateau Chambord – Visit Loire Valley
Château de Chambord 1h drive from hotel Chateau d’Artigny
It was built into its modern form in the early 16th century under the rule of François I and with the influence of Leonardo da Vinci.The year 2019 will be marked by the half-millennium of the outset of construction.
Visit Chateau de Chambord
Château de Villandry 20 minutes drive from hotel Chateau d’Artigny
The beautifully furnished, elegant 16th century chateau towers over the gardens. This famous plant mosaic was recreated in the early 20th century based on the Renaissance model.
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Château d’Azay le Rideau 20 minutes drive from hotel Chateau d’Artigny
It was built on an island in the Indre River during the reign of Francis I. A subtle blend of French tradition and innovative Italian decor, it is an icon of the new art of building in the Loire Valley in the 16th century. Balzac even called it the “Diamond of the Indre.”
Visit Azay-le-Rideau
We also suggest you to visit less known castles. There are charming and less crowded
Fortress of the black Falcon – Montbazon – 2 km from the Chateau d’Artigny
The oldest fortress of the ruthless count of Anjou, Foulques Nerra, has towered over the old town of Montbazon for over a thousand years.
Many activities for family – Show during summer and winter.
Visit the fortress
Forteresse de Montbazon
Château d’Ussé – Tourism in Loire Valley Photographe : Renaud WhoisReno – Loeuillet
Château de Rigny-Ussé – 37 km from the Chateau d’Artigny
Charles Perrault took it as inspiration for his tale of Sleeping Beauty.
15th-century chateau with a fine collection of weapons and oriental objects, donjon, cellar, gardens, stables, chapelle…
Visit Chateau de Rigny-Ussé
