By The third most popular tourist destination in France behind Paris and the Riviera, the Vallée de la Loire is renowned for its fine wines, impressive castles (chateau) and unspoiled countryside. It has been dubbed the “Garden of France” and is also considered to be the “Cradle of the French Language”. The Loire River is the …
Popular castles and chateaux to visit in the Loire Valley
Chateau de Chenonceau: Le Chateau des Dames built on a bridge across the river Cher is one of the more beautiful chateaux of the Loire with elegant arches and turrets, and stately avenues bordered by plane trees. It’s beauty is reflected in the waters of the River Cher.