Centre-Val de Loire

Kulturarvsteder i Centre-Val de Loire

French Heritage Sites

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of the Centre-Val de Loire region, from medieval defensive fortresses to elegant Renaissance residences. It includes UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Bourges Cathedral and the river-spanning Château de Chenonceau. Key historical landmarks include the Royal Fortress of Chinon, the Gothic-Renaissance Château d'Amboise, and Clos Lucé, the final residence of Leonardo da Vinci. These sites represent centuries of French royal history and religious heritage.

French Heritage Sites – Kart

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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 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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Basilica of Saint Martin, Tours

The Basilica of St. Martin is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, over whose tomb it was built.

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Bourges Cathedral

Bourges Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Bourges, France.

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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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Hôtel Goüin

The Hôtel Goüin is a hôtel particulier in Tours, France.

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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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St-Louis Cathedral

Blois Cathedral, or the Cathedral of St. Louis of Blois, is a Late Gothic Catholic cathedral in Blois, France.

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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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Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé

A 19th-century landscaped public park in Tours, designed by the Bühler brothers in 1872. The garden features a diverse collection of exotic trees, winding paths, and a central pond.

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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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Marmoutier Abbey, Tours

Marmoutier Abbey — also known as the Abbey of Marmoutier or Marmoutiers — was an early monastery outside Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France.

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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours is located in the bishop's former palace, near the cathedral St. Gatien, where it has been since 1910.

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Château de La Bussière

A 12th-century brick-built moated castle surrounded by a large lake. Known as the 'Fishermen's Castle,' it houses a museum dedicated to freshwater fishing and features a 17th-century vegetable garden.

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Château de Chazelet

A medieval fortress in the Indre department featuring circular towers and a dry moat. The structure was significantly reconstructed during the 15th and 16th centuries.

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Château de Montgarnaud

A historic site featuring the ruins of a medieval castle and an 18th-century manor house. The property includes a square keep and remains of early defensive fortifications.

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