Dukes Castle
Loire Valley Castles, a jewel of the French heritage masterpiece of the French Renaissance, the Loire castles, are near the river that bears the same name, extending in an area called the Loire Valley and that is between Sully sur Loire and Chalonnes sur Loire. Loire castles best-known. The Loire Valley was made several years in a well known tourist spot due to the recognition of the splendor of its castles. Amboise Castle is one of the best-known of the Loire Valley since it was the place of residence of the Kings of France. However another of the castles of the Loire, de Russy Beauregardno has nothing to envy that resided there, in some periods of the year, Francisco I, famous King during the French Renaissance.
Chambord Castle is an authentic Renaissance architectural wonder. It is located in the middle of a native forest, declared nature reserve, and is certainly the largest of the Loire castles by its dimensions. The Chateau de Chenonceau is also very known for having been the residence of one of the a King of France, of history’s most famous lovers: Diane de Poitiers, mistress of Enrique IV. Built in the 13th century, the castle of Saumur was preferred by the Dukes of Anjou, high aristocratic family. Visiting it is enjoy an unparalleled view of the Loire and its Valley. The gardens and terraces of each Castle, offer the possibility of spending a few days or a few hours that will leave you with a unique and wonderful memory. Other activities in the Loire Valley if you want to visit the castles of the Loire in a different way, you should know that it is totally possible to rent bikes and discover the Valley riding at your own pace. Between the Loire and Sologne is done on roads and 300 kilometres of tracks buoyed and guaranteed to the delight of the cyclists.
There are many possibilities of alternative visits to enjoy the castles, but also of the zone that is a true wonder. If you don’t have vertigo you can know the castles of the Loire and the area of the Valley in a hot air balloon. It is an incredible ride that will allow children and adults a souvenir unforgettable place.So do not hesitate and visit the Loire Valley to discover these vestiges of world heritage.