The castles of blois region itinerary

The castle of Chambord is located few kilometers from Blois in Sologne. The emblematic French Renaissance palace and François the first's castle is a not to missed in the Loire castle itinerary.

The "Chateau de Villesavin" is located 17 km from Blois, 9 km from Chambord and 6 km from Cheverny.

The Cheverny's estate has belonged to the same family, the Huraults, for more than six centuries. The architect's father was kings Henry III and Henry IV's chancellor (minister of justice) For the famous comics writer, Hergé, Cheverny was used as a model to create Moulinsart.

In the village of Cellettes, on the bank of river Beuvron near the Russy forest, the Beauregard's estate possesses most of its 60 ha in the forest.

The castle of Fougères is one of the most imposing fortified castle in France occupying a surface of 2 ha of land.

The castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire is located on the banks of river Loire between Amboise and Blois in France. It is located in the last natural river of Europe and was recently listed as world heritage by UNESCO.