December 8, 2025
The Loire Valley, often called the “Garden of France,” blends grand châteaux, vineyards, and tranquil riverside towns, and many UNESCO-listed heritage sites. It’s easily reached from Paris: around 1h to 2h hours by high-speed train or about 2 to 3 hours by car, making it perfect for a seamless escape into history, culture, and countryside charm!
In 2025, The Loire Valley celebrates 25 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition of the universal value of its landscape and heritage.
Learn more on the Tourism Board Loire Valley website.
Discover 8 of the most magificient Castles from this destination:
Chateau of Champchevrier – Website
- Lived in by the same family since 1728
- Outstanding yet authentic decors
- The royal tradition of hunting
- The VIP welcome by the owners
Chateau of Clos-Lucé – Website
- Walk in Leonardo’s footstep
- The only true place of authenticity – alongside his birthplace
- At the heart of the Loire Valley castles
- A unique immersive experience of Leonardo’s entire genius
Chateau Royal d’Amboise – Website
- The location of Leonard da Vinci’s tomb
- The Renaissance palace of the french Kings
- An exceptional panorama over the Loire Valley
- NEW exhibition 2026 On the trail of the travelling princes (June 9th to September 20th)
Chateau of Azay-Le-Rideau – Website
- A richly furnished château with access to the roof structures
- Collections spanning three centuries of history
- An 8-hectare romantic English-style park
- An interpretation space designed for visitors of all ages
Chateau of Chambord, parks and gardens – Website
- Outstanding architectur, a double helix staircase, panoramic terraces
- A huge forested state
- Wine tasting in the chateau
- Prestigious guided tour
Chateau Royal of Blois – Website
- A château that embodies a thousand years of French history
- A true open-air 3D history book :
- A château of the past, fully connected to the present!
- A monumental Sound & Light show where the history of France unfolds in 360*
Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire – Website
- A major historic and heritage site, with magnificent view of the Loire river
- A prestigious International Garden Festival (April-November)
- A Center for Arts and Nature with the most highly acclaimed artists fromaround the world
- Le Blois des Chambres : A lovely hotel offering a true haven of peace, between art and nature