Visitors to romantic Château de Chenonceau can see the magnificent palace and gallery spanning the Cher River, formal gardens and a maze. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular castle to visit in the Loire region of France. Visitors crowd into the small but beautifully restored palace with its famous gallery spanning the River Cher on an arcaded bridge. Chenonceau is also … [Read more...]
Tips on Visiting Château de Chenonceau in France
Chenonceau’s opening hours are long but its popularity make early morning and late afternoon the best times to see the chateau. Château de Chenonceau claims to be the most popular privately owned monument in France. It is also the second most-visited chateau in France, only behind the Palace of Versailles. High visitors numbers are no empty claim but the absolute beauty of … [Read more...]
Buying Tickets for Château de Chenonceau
Tickets for Chenonceau can be bought from vending machines of ticket windows at the chateau or online in advance. Prices are the same. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular chateau to visit in the Loire region and in France second only to the Palace of Versailles. This most romantic of castles is privately owned and ticket prices are slightly pricier than average for … [Read more...]
Top Sights and Châteaux in the Loire Valley
Travel to Orleans, Tours, Blois, & Amboise, France Renaissance chateaux are to many the best sights and main attractions of the French Loire Valley. Historic cities such as Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise are worth seeing too. photo credit: Joe Shlabotnik The historic towns and châteaux of the Loire Valley are popular sightseeing destinations for travelers to … [Read more...]
See Top Chateaux in the French Loire Valley
Visit Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau near Paris Châteaux along the Loire are among the top sights to see in France. Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau palace can be seen on a daytrip from Paris but staying in the Loire Valley is rewarding too. The châteaux in the Loire Valley to the southwest of Paris are amongst the most popular sights to see when … [Read more...]