Loire Valley

The Loire Valley, located in central France, is renowned for its concentration of castles, historic towns, and architectural heritage spanning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Often referred to as the “Garden of France,” the region became a favored residence of French royalty and nobility between the 15th and 17th centuries. Its châteaux, such as Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, and Blois, illustrate the evolution of French architecture—from fortified medieval strongholds to refined Renaissance palaces influenced by Italian art and humanist ideals.