Touraine: the must-see visits
A land steeped in history, Touraine is full of heritage treasures. Between the Loire Valley castles (no fewer than fifty), the exceptional gardens and its small, typical villages, it's hard to choose.
Don't panic, we've put together a selection of must-see places to visit from the Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Cité Royale de Loches, ideally located to discover the riches of the Loire Valley!
Located in the most Italian of Touraine's cities and perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Loire and the city, the Royal Castle of Amboise is one of the jewels of the Loire Valley castles.
You'll travel back in time to meet the kings of France and Leonardo da Vinci, buried in the Saint-Hubert chapel.
Don't forget to admire the view from the hanging gardens of more than 2 hectares, and to enjoy
the Naples terrace, the first Italian garden in the kingdom, dating from the 15th century.
Another Renaissance masterpiece: the famous Château des Dames, whose arches delicately span the Cher.
Its history is marked by the succession of women - starting with Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici - who have marked it, embellished it and restored it.
The Diane de Poitiers garden, a 12,000 m² parterre on the water with sumptuous flowerbeds will allow you to discover the eastern facade of the castle.
Before walking along the paths of the Catherine de Medici garden, with its harmonious layout.
Described by Balzac as a faceted diamond, the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, whose elegance is reflected in a mirror of water, is also a site not to be missed.
Crossed by the Indre, the park invites you to a romantic and timeless stroll.
Last essential stop: the castle of Villandry with its avant-garde architecture and renowned for its 7 gardens, true living paintings sublimating nature.
Don't leave without visiting Chinon and its royal fortress.
And strolling through the cobbled streets of Loches, a city of art and history, renowned for its royal city whose medieval keep and Renaissance dwellings dominate the city.
To continue enjoying the sweetness of Anjou, last stop towards the relaxation area of the Best Western hotel of the Royal City.
Don't panic, we've put together a selection of must-see places to visit from the Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Cité Royale de Loches, ideally located to discover the riches of the Loire Valley!
Renaissance castles
The Royal Castle of Amboise
Located in the most Italian of Touraine's cities and perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Loire and the city, the Royal Castle of Amboise is one of the jewels of the Loire Valley castles.
You'll travel back in time to meet the kings of France and Leonardo da Vinci, buried in the Saint-Hubert chapel.
Don't forget to admire the view from the hanging gardens of more than 2 hectares, and to enjoy
the Naples terrace, the first Italian garden in the kingdom, dating from the 15th century.
The Château de Chenonceau
Another Renaissance masterpiece: the famous Château des Dames, whose arches delicately span the Cher.Its history is marked by the succession of women - starting with Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici - who have marked it, embellished it and restored it.
The Diane de Poitiers garden, a 12,000 m² parterre on the water with sumptuous flowerbeds will allow you to discover the eastern facade of the castle.
Before walking along the paths of the Catherine de Medici garden, with its harmonious layout.
The castles of Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry
Described by Balzac as a faceted diamond, the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, whose elegance is reflected in a mirror of water, is also a site not to be missed.Crossed by the Indre, the park invites you to a romantic and timeless stroll.
Last essential stop: the castle of Villandry with its avant-garde architecture and renowned for its 7 gardens, true living paintings sublimating nature.
Chinon and Loches
Don't leave without visiting Chinon and its royal fortress.And strolling through the cobbled streets of Loches, a city of art and history, renowned for its royal city whose medieval keep and Renaissance dwellings dominate the city.
To continue enjoying the sweetness of Anjou, last stop towards the relaxation area of the Best Western hotel of the Royal City.
