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Chateaux & Gardens
Tours, the « not to be missed » capital of the Loire Valley, opens its doors of the greatest chateaux such as Chenonceau, Villandry, Amboise and more than fifty other castles situated less than 100km away from Tours. Take advantage of our preferential rates to visit the castles and gardens of the Loire Valley.
Château and gardens of VillandryThe Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden. The château boasts 18th-century interiors and a collection of antique Spanish paintings.
Château de ChevernyA private chateau still inhabited by the same family, it is open to the public every day of the year. Cheverny is considered to be the most magnificently furnished château in the Loire Valley. Tapestries from the Gobelins, Flanders, Louis XIV and Louis XV chests of drawers, Louis XV Regulator, the King's room... and a thousand other wonders will enchant you. The castle of Cheverny was used as a model by Hergé to draw the castle of Moulinsart. The permanent exhibition "The Secrets of Moulinsart" allows visitors to relive the events that took place in this mythical place.
5 castles passEasily access Christmas in the Land of Castles with the 5-castle Pass! Which castle should you visit this winter? Answer: Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Langeais, Loches, and Villandry! From Saturday, November 30, 2024, to Sunday, January 5, 2025, seven of the largest castles in the Loire Valley will celebrate the holiday spirit with fully decorated visitor tours and events: it’s "Christmas in the Land of Castles" in Touraine. To enjoy visiting 5 castles of your choice at special rates and with complete freedom, opt for the Christmas in the Land of Castles Passes! Bonus gift during this festive season: these Passes also give you access to exclusive offers with a selection of local leisure and shopping partners.
Royal Chateau of BloisThe favourite residence of the Kings of France during the Renaissance, the Royal Château of Blois is a true architectural and historical synthesis of the Châteaux of the Loire. Its four wings, each in a different style, and its monumental staircase around the same courtyard, offer an astonishing panorama of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the Classical period. In the royal flats, the magnificent restored polychrome decorations, furniture and paintings evoke the daily life of the Court and power during the Renaissance. The private chambers of François I and the royal chambers of Catherine de Medici and Henri III, where the Duke of Guise was murdered in 1588, are steeped in the major events of French history.
