Destination guides
Loire Valley châteaux
Five detailed guides to the most visited châteaux of the Loire Valley, written from Meung-sur-Loire. Each with its hours, anti-crowd tips, and our favourite angles.
Visit the royal castles from Meung-sur-Loire
No major Loire château is more than 1h10 from the house. Below are the five must-sees, ranked by drive time, each with its own dedicated page — history, practical tips, and combined itineraries.
100 m — The house
Château de Meung-sur-Loire →
The château with two faces — medieval and classical. Our direct neighbour.
1h10
Château de Chenonceau →
The Ladies' Château over the Cher. Six women, one bridge, the most photogenic.
55 min
Château de Cheverny →
Lived in for 600 years. Tintin, hounds, tulips.
1h00
Château d'Amboise →
In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci. Royal château + Clos Lucé.
40 min
Château royal de Blois →
4 architectural styles in one château. The murder of the Duke of Guise.