Friday 5 October 2012

Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

Chateaux evoke France, and there is nowhere better than the Loire Valley to enjoy the history, and splendour of Chateaux in France.

Ready to embark with me on an unforgettable journey to the enchanted chateaux of the Loire Valley in France? Located in eastern-central France along the banks of the River Loire, this "Garden of France" comprises an area of roughly 300 square miles and is renowned for its magnificent fairy tale castles, French-provincial villages, impeccable gardens, abundance of vineyards, and of course, some of the most scenic landscapes in all of France. After I spent day touring this alluring French countryside dotted with more than 1,000 of these majestic fortresses, wanderlust surged and now I am determined to visit every one of them in my lifetime! To stand in the shadows of these imposing chateaux is quite humbling and awe-inspiring – imagine castles dating back to Classical, Renaissance and even medieval times having survived hundreds of years preserving intact their magnificent architecture. But it’s not only the castles, for surrounding them are the most exquisitely manicured gardens and scenic vistas adding even more elegance to the splendor of the Loire canvas. If you’re planning a holiday to France, make sure you spend a day or two or perhaps three roaming through the glorious Loire Valley!

"These wonderful estates all conjure up in our minds glamorous visions of fleeting glory and remind us how short-lived man's good fortune can be.  Yet they have triumphed over the perpetual flow of life and constitute today a prestigious legacy." Baron Armel de Wismes

Chateaux Visited:
1. Chateau Chambord
2. Chateau Chenonceau
3. Chateau Cheverny

Read full article here plus magnificent photos:
The Magnificent Loire Valley Chateaux Enchant All Who Visit on This Full-day Tour from Paris!

Video Tour of Chateau Chambord
The most beautiful castle you can think of is this enormous building in de middle of France. Of special interest are the many chimney's for the 365 fire places inside this castle where once King Louis XIV resided during hunting seasons.

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