Which castles are the most famous ?
The most famous and popular châteaux are Chambord,
a majestic palace with 426 rooms... and Chenonceau,
a château built upon the Cher River (tributary of the Loire).
Which
château should I visit for my next trip in Loire Valley ? Do you have
any suggestion ?
Please consult our selection of
châteaux or discover our partners !
Shall we talk about "châteaux of the Loire" or "Loire Castles" ?
The current French expression is "châteaux de la Loire". And we
often talk about "châteaux of the Loire Valley" in english. The word "castle" reminds us the "fortified castles" build in England.
But the French châteaux built in the heart of France at the beginning of the 16th century were more like Italian palaces built for pleasure, not
for wars.
We sometimes find the word "chateaus" in the plural but our "châteaux" are like "bateaux" (boats)
or "gâteaux" (cakes), they are always written with an "x" at the end, but never with "s" !
I
need more information and documentation, could you help me ?
If you have any other question or request, please go to the following
link
and see our list of French Tourist Boards
located in Loire Valley.
https://www.facebook.com/chateaudelaloire