Das Beste in Chambord

Chambord's Crown Jewels

Centered around the iconic Château de Chambord, this collection showcases the architectural heritage of the Loir-et-Cher region. Beyond the famous double-helix staircase and sprawling royal park, the list features the 16th-century Château de Villesavin, the medieval foundations of Château d'Avaray, and Romanesque churches like Saint-Pierre in Montlivault. These sites span from Neolithic dolmens to Renaissance country houses, illustrating the deep historical layers surrounding the French royal hunting grounds.

Chambord's Crown Jewels — Karte

A

Château de Chambord

A masterpiece of the French Renaissance commissioned by King Francis I, featuring a unique double-helix staircase and a roofline of ornate chimneys and lanterns.

B

Château de Chambord

A masterpiece of the French Renaissance commissioned by King Francis I, featuring a unique double-helix staircase and a roofline of ornate chimneys and lanterns.

C

Château de Villesavin

Château de Villesavin is a 16th-century country house in the Tour-en-Sologne commune in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

D

Château

Also known as the Château de Cour-sur-Loire, this estate features architectural elements from the 15th to 17th centuries and a terrace overlooking the Loire valley.

E

Manoir du Vivier

A 15th-century manor house showcasing regional French architectural styles.

F

Château d'Avaray

An 18th-century château built on the remains of a medieval fortress, notable for its four corner towers and surrounding moat.

G

Ferme du Ver

A traditional farmhouse representing the rural agricultural heritage of the region.

H

Dolmen du Ver

A Neolithic megalithic tomb providing evidence of prehistoric settlement in the Loire Valley.

I

Église Saint-Pierre

A Romanesque church featuring a 12th-century nave and a distinctive bell tower.

J

Église Saint-Martin

A 12th-century parish church in Crouy-sur-Cosson, significant for its historical wall paintings and regional religious architecture.