{"id":73647,"date":"2023-06-18T21:12:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T19:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/castles-on-loire\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:01:02","slug":"loire-castles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/","title":{"rendered":"Castles on The Loire River: 7 of the Most Beautiful to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love castles and castles, you must visit <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">France<\/a>\n<\/strong> to the Loire Valley. The chateaux on the Loire are some of the most beautiful in the world and there are about 2,000 of them in total.<strong> Supposedly, this is a kind of French Hollywood, in the past, whoever meant something owned a chateau on the Loire<\/strong>. But let&#8217;s now take a look at the most beautiful castles on the Loire to see.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We&#8217;ve planned a 5-6 day journey that will take you through seven of the most beautiful castles in the Loire Valley.<\/strong>  You&#8217;ll see majestic buildings, beautiful gardens, small towns and of course taste delicious French wine. Don&#8217;t forget to download our complete route map, including all recommended places, directly to your phone.<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b8f04e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b8f04e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-11-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Locks on the Loire: Chenonceau\" class=\"wp-image-62747\" title=\"\" 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Where_to_stay_in_the_Loire_Valley\" >Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#When_to_go_to_the_Loire_Chateaux\" >When to go to the Loire Chateaux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#How_to_get_from_the_Czech_Republic_to_the_chateaux_on_the_Loire\" >How to get from the Czech Republic to the chateaux on the Loire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#The_7_most_beautiful_castles_on_the_Loire\" >The 7 most beautiful castles on the Loire<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#1_Chambord_Castle\" >1) Chambord Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#2_Chenonceau\" >2) Chenonceau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#3_Chaumont\" >3) Chaumont<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#4_Blois\" >4) Blois<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#5_Villandry\" >5) Villandry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#6_Cheverny\" >6) Cheverny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#7_Chateau_du_Clos_Luce\" >7) Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Map_of_Loire_castles_on_your_phone\" >Map of Loire castles on your phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Itinerary_for_5-6_days_Chateaux_on_the_Loire\" >Itinerary for 5-6 days: Chateaux on the Loire<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_1_Arrival_in_Paris_and_transfer_to_Blois\" >Day 1. Arrival in Paris and transfer to Blois<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_2_Chaumont_and_Blois\" >Day 2. Chaumont and Blois<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_3_Chenonceau_and_Clos_Luce\" >Day 3. Chenonceau and Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_4_Chambord_and_Cheverny\" >Day 4. Chambord and Cheverny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_5_Villandry_and_Tours\" >Day 5. Villandry and Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Day_6_%E2%80%93_Departure\" >Day 6. &#8211; Departure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Locks_on_the_Loire_by_bike\" >Locks on the Loire by bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Answers_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Which_castles_to_go_to_with_the_kids\" >Which castles to go to with the kids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#How_long_to_go_to_the_Loire_Chateaux\" >How long to go to the Loire Chateaux?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Which_are_the_most_beautiful_castles_on_the_Loire\" >Which are the most beautiful castles on the Loire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_enter_the_Loire_Chateaux\" >How much does it cost to enter the Loire Chateaux?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#Where_to_buy_tickets_in_advance_for_the_Chateaux_du_Loire\" >Where to buy tickets in advance for the Chateaux du Loire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/loire-castles\/#How_far_are_the_chateaux_on_the_Loire_from_Paris\" >How far are the chateaux on the Loire from Paris.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Loire_Valley\"><\/span>Where to stay in the Loire Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We thought for a long time whether it would be more convenient to move to a new accommodation every day or to start from the same place.  <strong>In the end, we decided that it would be best if we stayed in one place.<\/strong>  We chose the city of Blois, mainly because there are plenty of restaurants, shops and, as we discovered, excellent bakeries that made every morning more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, stay at the stunning Hotel la Forge du Roy or the Happy Cocoon apartments if you&#8217;re travelling with more than two people.  <\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b8f8e8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b8f8e8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Locks on the Loire: What to see and what to do there\" class=\"wp-image-62737\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_to_the_Loire_Chateaux\"><\/span>When to go to the Loire Chateaux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main tourist season is from May to September, when the weather is ideal for walks through the castle parks and castle tours. However, even during spring and autumn it is beautiful here, in spring the gardens come alive with flowers, in autumn they shine with warm colours. The pre-Christmas period has something to offer, as some castles have impressive Christmas decorations.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_from_the_Czech_Republic_to_the_chateaux_on_the_Loire\"><\/span>How to get from the Czech Republic to the chateaux on the Loire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Czech Republic it is about 1200 km, so it is much more convenient <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-find-cheap-flights-tips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"54533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to fly by plane <\/a>\n<\/strong>to Paris, where you can rent a car. Caution if you fly to the airport <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airport-orly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Orly<\/a>\n<\/strong>they have a limited supply of cars on the weekend. So we flew with <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/wwws.airfrance.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Air France <\/a>\n<\/strong>at <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_de_Gaulle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Charles de Gaulle<\/a>\n<\/strong>where you can rent and return a car at night without any problems. As always, we rented the car through DiscoverCars, with whom we have never had a problem (we have to knock \u263a\ufe0f).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_7_most_beautiful_castles_on_the_Loire\"><\/span>The 7 most beautiful castles on the Loire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unless you plan to spend several years in the Loire, it is not in your power to visit all of the 2,000 castles you will find here. <\/strong>We have therefore prepared a selection of the best ones to visit. Of course, everyone has different tastes and we all have different experiences when travelling, so not everyone has to agree with us. \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chambord_Castle\"><\/span>1) Chambord Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chambord.org\/en\/history\/the-park-of-chambord\/the-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\">Chambord Castle<\/a>\n<\/strong> is one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley and is definitely worth a visit. Ideally, head here first thing in the morning and if you don&#8217;t want to wait in a long queue for tickets, buy them in advance, for example <strong>through the reliable GetYourGuide portal<\/strong>, which we recommended in <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/rome-italy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"57890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rome<\/a>\n<\/strong> (the Italian system didn&#8217;t work, but GetYourGuide did, thankfully) and in <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/seville-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"58888\">Seville<\/a>\n<\/strong> (we didn&#8217;t have to wait in a queue for several hours),  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The castle was built as a hunting lodge for Francis I and is known for its magnificent Renaissance architecture.  <\/strong>The local fascinating two-storey spiral staircase is said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci himself.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle is huge, but even if you get bored of the interiors, climb to the top for a spectacular view of the castle and gardens.  <\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b90025&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b90025\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Chambord Castle is one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley and is definitely worth a visit. Ideally, head here first thing in the morning and if you don&#039;t want to wait in a long queue for tickets, buy them in advance, for example through the reliable GetYourGuide portal, which we recommended in Rome.\" class=\"wp-image-62739\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-chambord.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chenonceau\"><\/span><strong>2) Chenonceau<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chateau Chenonceau is often referred to as &#8220;the chateau of women&#8221; because it has historically been primarily owned by women.  <strong>One of the most beautiful, it is characterized by its postcard gallery across the Cher River.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to go to the castle again some day first thing in the morning, because the crowds of tourists flow here as well.  <strong>There is often a waiting list for tickets, so be sure to buy them in advance, for example via GetYourGuide.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The castle also has quite extensive gardens, but there is not much shade. It is privately owned by the Menier family, which also owns the famous chocolate factory. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b90695&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b90695\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Chenonceau - Chateau on the Loire\" class=\"wp-image-62748\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chaumont\"><\/span><strong>3) Chaumont<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaumont Castle is famous for its garden festival.  <strong>We recommend going to this castle first thing in the morning, because it takes 10 minutes to walk from the car park to the castle.  <\/strong>Inside, the castle is not very large, but the gardens are probably the largest of all (at least it felt like it to us and we were not able to explore them in the afternoon as we would have liked).  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lovers of houseplants and<strong> cacti will find a lot to like here, as they have beautiful greenhouses with monsters and succulents. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaumont Castle is also historically significant, having been donated by Catherine de Medici to Diana de Poitiers. This castle is now publicly owned and hosts various cultural events. Tickets can again be purchased in advance on GetYourGuide.  <\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b90c9a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b90c9a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Chaumont Castle is famous for its garden festival. We also recommend going to this castle first thing in the morning\" class=\"wp-image-62740\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire-chaumont.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Blois\"><\/span><strong>4) Blois<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blois Castle is considered one of the most important historical monuments in France.  <strong>It was the seat of seven French kings and ten queens. J<\/strong>Its architecture includes elements of late Gothic and early Renaissance.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it has quite large interiors, you can go here only in the afternoon, because it has no gardens.  <strong>Today, the chateau is owned by the city of Blois and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased through GetYourGuide or at the door<\/strong>. However, be aware that queues may form in the summer season.<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b9132b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b9132b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Cheverny - castles in the Loire\" class=\"wp-image-62741\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamek-blois-zamky-na-loire.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Villandry\"><\/span><strong>5) Villandry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villandry Castle is famous for its magnificent gardens, which are considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. They are quite large, but in summer you will appreciate that there is a shaded walk along the gardens so you can see the whole thing without partying.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to ornamental gardens and fountains, there is also a vegetable garden. In autumn they also grow pumpkins, which looks really amazing in the castle gardens (I saw it in the photos and regretted that we arrived at the end of May).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The interior is beautiful, but not as extensive as Blois, but you can climb up to the top of the tower where you have a view of the gardens.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b91a92&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b91a92\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cheverny\"><\/span><strong>6) Cheverny<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheverny Castle is one of the best preserved castles in the Loire Valley <strong>, and one of the few castles that feels so cosy you wouldn&#8217;t even mind living there.<\/strong> Every room is furnished to the last detail, so there&#8217;s none of the typical chateau chill we usually feel from Czech castles.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decoration and furniture is from 17. century.<strong>  Interestingly, this chateau is still owned by the same family that built it, the Hurault family, and is open to the public all year round.<\/strong>  In the castle gardens you will also find 100 hunting dogs and if you are here around 11. hours, you can see how they&#8217;re fed.<strong>  Again, buy your tickets in advance at GetYourGuide.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b92189&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b92189\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large 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Let&#8217;s now take a look at the ideal itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Arrival_in_Paris_and_transfer_to_Blois\"><\/span>Day 1. Arrival in Paris and transfer to Blois<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend renting a car through DiscoverCars right at the airport so you can head straight to Blois to check in upon arrival.  <strong>You can stay at la Forge du Roy or the Happy Cocoon apartments.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4ced4b93768&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4ced4b93768\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Blois - castle\" class=\"wp-image-62746\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zamky-na-loire1-blois.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Chaumont_and_Blois\"><\/span>Day 2. Chaumont and Blois<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first place to <strong>go is Chaumont Castle, so<\/strong> you can explore the gardens in peace. You can then have lunch in the chateau or move on to Blois. There are even several places to eat right inside the castle.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Chateau Bois is ideal for an afternoon, as you can hide from the heat in the cool interiors.  <\/strong>Although the castle is quite large, it has no gardens.<\/p>\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"chaumont\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-07-05T18:57:16+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Chenonceau_and_Clos_Luce\"><\/span>Day 3. Chenonceau and Clos Luc\u00e9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the morning, head to Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful and most visited castles on the Loire. 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tickets<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"lkx-head-meta\">traveler-rated \u00b7 GetYourGuide<\/span>\n  <\/div><a class=\"lkx-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/amboise-l99999\/amboise-da-vinci-home-and-science-museum-ticket-t194510\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/e8ed609667bff73c5e91f5938c3ed40a978303745db0c74afbe6c8faeee8c9f9.jpg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Amboise: Clos Luc\u00e9 Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-pick\">\u2605 Our pick<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-body\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-title\">Amboise: Clos Luc\u00e9 Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-proof\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.7<\/b> \u00b7 840 reviews\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-hero-bottom\"><div class=\"lkx-price\">from <b>\u20ac20<\/b><\/div><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-hero\">I want this experience \u2192<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a><div class=\"lkx-grid\"><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/amboise-l99999\/guided-visit-of-the-chateau-du-clos-luce-the-final-home-of-leonardo-da-vinci-t1149855\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/952704f6ed2b07ce8d8d83f08d09d9d35ed51e4b0ff1774225c7a5d0b9afd44a.jpg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Guided visit of the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">Guided visit of the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>5.0<\/b> \u00b7 1\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac60<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/amboise-l99999\/tours-amboise-clos-luce-loire-valley-chateaux-tour-t1203405\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/3676ed04e9ad9d63db30ca87a1440a276e3e9c791051a32e2bdcf2a6c326c5e6.jpg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tours: Amboise &amp; Clos Luc\u00e9 Loire Valley Ch\u00e2teaux Tour\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">Tours: Amboise &amp; Clos Luc\u00e9 Loire Valley Ch\u00e2teaux Tour<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>0.0<\/b> \u00b7 0\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac159<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div><div class=\"lkx-disclosure\">\ud83d\udd17 These are affiliate links \u2014 they don&#39;t change your price and help us create content. \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/s\/?q=Clos+Luc%C3%A9&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">All experiences \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Chambord_and_Cheverny\"><\/span>Day 4. Chambord and Cheverny<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to head to Chambord first, which is the more popular and more extensive of the two. But if you&#8217;d like to see<strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neverstoptraveling.com\/chateau-cheverny-hounds-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> dog feeding in Cheverny<\/a>\n<\/strong>you&#8217;re gonna have to switch. Feeding is usually at 11:30.  <\/p>\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"chambord\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-07-05T18:57:16+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<div class=\"lkx-module\" data-query=\"chambord\">\n  <div class=\"lkx-head\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-head-main\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-accent\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-title\">Experiences &amp; tickets<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"lkx-head-meta\">traveler-rated \u00b7 GetYourGuide<\/span>\n  <\/div><a class=\"lkx-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/a-day-in-chateaux-country-from-paris-t10751\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/5dfa52547d723.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-pick\">\u2605 Our pick<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-body\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-title\">From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-proof\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.4<\/b> \u00b7 1 398 reviews\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-hero-bottom\"><div class=\"lkx-price\">from <b>\u20ac108<\/b><\/div><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-hero\">I want this experience \u2192<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a><div class=\"lkx-grid\"><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/from-paris-fairytale-loire-castles-with-wine-tasting-t13987\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/514f6debe7856996d676b2e9e9cb60ec776bdf4826ac7e5e1b1e842fd9168a17.jpg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.6<\/b> \u00b7 1 991\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac109<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/paris-loire-valley-castles-day-trip-with-entry-tickets-t943240\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/f3fc2e788b96d3ba9648cedd93f7cf244d191943772339c5bb03c2c24f4e769b.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord &amp; Chenonceau\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord &amp; Chenonceau<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.7<\/b> \u00b7 81\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac132<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div><div class=\"lkx-disclosure\">\ud83d\udd17 These are affiliate links \u2014 they don&#39;t change your price and help us create content. \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/s\/?q=chambord&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">All experiences \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Villandry_and_Tours\"><\/span>Day 5. Villandry and Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re flying out the next day, head first to the beautiful half-timbered houses in the town of Tours, where you can stay for lunch.  <strong>After lunch, visit the stunning Chateau Villandry, which has some of the most beautiful gardens of any chateau on the Loire.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"villandry\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-07-05T18:57:16+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<div class=\"lkx-module\" data-query=\"villandry\">\n  <div class=\"lkx-head\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-head-main\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-accent\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-title\">Experiences &amp; tickets<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"lkx-head-meta\">traveler-rated \u00b7 GetYourGuide<\/span>\n  <\/div><a class=\"lkx-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/tours-france-l1320\/afternoon-tour-to-villandry-azay-and-family-chateaux-t116431\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/4a54f039eb016790.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tours: Chateaux Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry Morning Tour\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-pick\">\u2605 Our pick<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-body\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-title\">Tours: Chateaux Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry Morning Tour<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-proof\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.9<\/b> \u00b7 88 reviews\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-hero-bottom\"><div class=\"lkx-price\">from <b>\u20ac115<\/b><\/div><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-hero\">I want this experience \u2192<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a><div class=\"lkx-grid\"><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/tours-france-l1320\/tours-villandry-private-chateau-lunch-vouvray-wine-tour-t152859\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/4397919ba4aeced2.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau &amp; Local Wineries\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau &amp; Local Wineries<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>5.0<\/b> \u00b7 18\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac199<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/tours-france-l1320\/group-day-tour-azay-le-rideau-langeais-villandry-t86411\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/5e4e8f54185ed.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tours\/Amboise: Private tour AzayLeRideau Langeais Villandry\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">Tours\/Amboise: Private tour AzayLeRideau Langeais Villandry<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.6<\/b> \u00b7 6\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac940<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div><div class=\"lkx-disclosure\">\ud83d\udd17 These are affiliate links \u2014 they don&#39;t change your price and help us create content. \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/s\/?q=villandry&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">All experiences \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fly up 6th day morning like us, we recommend to check in on the 5th. the evening of the day at the airport. One of the cheapest accommodations is at the Premiere Classe Roissy CDG, but it&#8217;s really just an overnight stay, don&#8217;t expect a miracle.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_%E2%80%93_Departure\"><\/span>Day 6. &#8211; Departure  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you return a car rented through DiscoverCars, it is extremely easy to return the car, we rented a car from Sixt through them and the whole process took about five minutes. You only need to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure (even with a reserve).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locks_on_the_Loire_by_bike\"><\/span>Locks on the Loire by bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a keen cyclist, consider heading to France on your bikes. The Loire Valley is one of the most popular destinations for cycling in France.  <strong>There are well-maintained and very well-marked cycle paths here, and the terrain is not too difficult.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Loire \u00e0 V\u00e9lo&#8221; cycle path is more than 900 km long and stretches from Nevers to the Atlantic Ocean. If you follow this cycle path, it will take you past most of the most famous chateaux such as Chambord, Chenonceau and Blois.  <\/p>\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"loire valley cycl\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-07-05T18:57:16+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<div class=\"lkx-module\" data-query=\"loire valley cycl\">\n  <div class=\"lkx-head\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-head-main\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-accent\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"lkx-head-title\">Experiences &amp; tickets<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"lkx-head-meta\">traveler-rated \u00b7 GetYourGuide<\/span>\n  <\/div><a class=\"lkx-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/a-day-in-chateaux-country-from-paris-t10751\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/5dfa52547d723.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-pick\">\u2605 Our pick<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lkx-hero-body\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-title\">From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-proof\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.4<\/b> \u00b7 1 398 reviews\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-hero-bottom\"><div class=\"lkx-price\">from <b>\u20ac108<\/b><\/div><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-hero\">I want this experience \u2192<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a><div class=\"lkx-grid\"><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/paris-loire-valley-castles-day-trip-with-entry-tickets-t943240\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/f3fc2e788b96d3ba9648cedd93f7cf244d191943772339c5bb03c2c24f4e769b.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord &amp; Chenonceau\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord &amp; Chenonceau<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.7<\/b> \u00b7 81\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac132<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><a class=\"lkx-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/paris-l16\/loire-valley-castles-chambord-chenonceau-amboise-t62065\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=loire-castles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/img\/tour\/32cb8d4f7f41e404.jpeg\/132.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lkx-card-body\">\n        <div class=\"lkx-title lkx-title-sm\">From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-proof lkx-proof-sm\">\n      <span class=\"lkx-stars\">\u2605<\/span>\n      <b>4.8<\/b> \u00b7 265\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lkx-card-bottom\"><span class=\"lkx-price lkx-price-sm\">from <b>\u20ac245<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lkx-cta lkx-cta-sm\">See dates \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div><div class=\"lkx-disclosure\">\ud83d\udd17 These are affiliate links \u2014 they don&#39;t change your price and help us create content. \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-us\/s\/?q=loire+valley+cycl&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">All experiences \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Answers_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687114820135\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_castles_to_go_to_with_the_kids\"><\/span>Which castles to go to with the kids?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The chateaux of Cheverny, Clos Luc\u00e9 and Chambord are suitable for children. 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If you are travelling by train, the journey from Paris to Tours, one of the main cities in the Loire Valley, takes about an hour and a half.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most beautiful castles on the Loire, a must-see. \u2705 Itinerary for 5 days on your own. \u2705 Tip for strategic accommodation. \u2705 Tips on how to skip the ticket lines.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Castles on The Loire River: 7 of the Most Beautiful to See","rank_math_description":"The most beautiful castles on the Loire, a must-see. \u2705 Itinerary for 5 days on your own. \u2705 Tip for strategic accommodation. \u2705 Tips on how to skip the ticket lines.  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