Centre-Val de Loire

Châteaux en Centre-Val de Loire

French Castles and Chateaux

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of central France, from medieval fortresses like Chinon to refined Renaissance masterpieces like Azay-le-Rideau. The list features the iconic river-spanning arches of Chenonceau, the world-renowned terraced gardens of Villandry, and the royal residence at Amboise. It also includes unique sites such as Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci, and the Flamboyant Gothic Palais Jacques Cœur, reflecting the region's deep ties to French royalty and the arts.

French Castles and Chateaux — Carte

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Chateau de Chenonceau

The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the river Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de…

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Château d'Amboise

The Château d'Amboise is a château in Amboise, located in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France.

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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is located in the town of Azay-le-Rideau in the French département of Indre-et-Loire.

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Château de Cheverny

The Château de Cheverny is located in Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher, France. It is one of the châteaux of the Loire Valley.

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Château de Villandry

The Château de Villandry is a grand country house located in Villandry, in the département of Indre-et-Loire, France.

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Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

The Château de Chaumont, officially Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, is a castle in Chaumont-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

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Château d'Ussé

Ussé is a castle in the Indre-et-Loire département, in France. The stronghold at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley…

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Clos Lucé

The Château du Clos Lucé, formerly called Manoir du Cloux, is a large château located in the center of Amboise, in the department of Indre…

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Château de Chinon

Château de Chinon is a château located on the bank of the river Vienne in Chinon, France. It was founded by Theobald I, Count of Blois.

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Château de Langeais

The Château de Langeais is a 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic castle in Indre-et-Loire, France, built on a promontory created by the small…

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Castle of Sully-sur-Loire

The Château de Sully-sur-Loire is a castle, converted to a palatial seigneurial residence, situated in the commune of Sully-sur-Loire,…

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Château de Montsoreau

The Château de Montsoreau is a Flamboyant Gothic castle in the Loire Valley, directly built in the Loire riverbed.

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Château de Tours

The Château de Tours is a castle located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France.

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Château de La Bussière

A 12th-century brick fortress remodeled in the 17th century. Known as the 'Fisherman’s Castle,' it features a museum dedicated to freshwater fishing and is surrounded by a large lake and historic vegetable gardens.

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Château de Chazelet

A 15th-century fortified castle in the Indre department, featuring round towers, a drawbridge, and a dry moat. The structure underwent significant restoration during the 19th century.

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Château de la Bourdaisière

The Château de la Bourdaisière is a 19th-century county house in the Commune of Montlouis-sur-Loire, in the Indre-et-Loire département of…

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Château du Rivau

The Château du Rivau is a castle in the village of Lémeré, Touraine, France.

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Château du Bouchet

A medieval fortress built on a red sandstone outcrop in the Brenne Regional Natural Park. Originally dating from the 12th century, it was remodeled during the 15th and 17th centuries.

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Château d'Ingrandes

A historic fortress situated along the Anglin river, featuring an 11th-century square keep and residential wings added during the 15th century.

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Château de Châteaudun

The Château de Châteaudun is a castle located in the town of Châteaudun in the French department of Eure-et-Loir.

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Palais Jacques Cœur

A 15th-century masterpiece of civil Flamboyant Gothic architecture in Bourges. Built by Jacques Cœur, treasurer to King Charles VII, the palace is noted for its elaborate stone carvings and innovative late-medieval design.