TOURS, CAPITAL OF THE LOIRE CASTLES

From Louis XI, kings of France and Court stay frequently in Val de Loire and in Touraine. It is the origin of the construction of numerous and magnificent chateaux and houses in the region: They are Chateaux de la Loire. Castles more famous are:Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny, Chaumont, Villandry, Azay le Rideau, Chinon, Saumur, Blois, Angers….

Chambord 

With its 128 metres of facade, 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces, Chambord, near Blois, is the largest of the. Located at the heart of a 5440 hectare park (of which 4500 is forest), this castle was used by the gentry of the period for high quality rolex daytona replica watch are available in all ranges from branded to cheap one.These watches are also attractive and stylist.It is good for those want to change their watches according to their clothes. .Don’t forget to see the double stair.

 
Chenonceau

The castle of Chenonceau is a jewel of the architecture of the French Renaissance.It was built at the beginning of the century, on the foundations of a ancient mill. In 1524, king Henri II gave it to his mistress Diane of Poitiers. on his death, his widow Catherine de Medicis took it back from her rival. It is to these two women that owes its atypical architecture.During your visit discover the wonderful formal gardens as well as a waxworks installed in the dependences.

Amboise

The Castle of Amboise overhang the Loire. Before being connected with the crown in 1434, the castle belonged, for more than four centuries, to the powerful family of Amboise. During the Renaissance, it is used as résidence to serveral kings of . It was largely destroyed after the Revoilution. The Castle of Amboise is the object of a classification in conformance with historic monuments since 1840.