technological or landscape ensemble illustrative of one or more significant periods in human history”), the Chambord estate is now listed as part of the Val de Loire site, specifically the “Val de ...

That's right, France has a castle capital ... In particular, the Château de Chambord— the biggest of the Loire Valley's castles — is a must-see if it's your first time in the valley.

The castle at Chambord is open year-round ... who says it "is a worthy destination for any bike trip through France's Loire Valley." After Versailles, Chenonceau is the most visited castle ...

Criterion (i): The Loire Valley is noteworthy for the quality of its architectural heritage, in its historic towns such as Blois, Chinon, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours, but in particular in its ...