Discover the castle of Langeais which, although less famous than the neighboring monuments of the Loire Valley, is a nugget of the region. You will pass from a castle to middle-aged aspects to a splendid residence of the renaissance. You will also appreciate greatly the development of the castle of Langeais by numerous animations and the panorama of its park.

This is nothing less than Sleeping Beauty's castle. Indeed, Charles Perrault was inspired places for his tale. With its cellars, stables and garden, the castle of Ussé has much more to offer visitors.

Favorite residence of the kings in the Renaissance, the last of the Valois summoned the States-General there twice. The castle of Blois mixes architectural styles, from Gothic to classicism. Blois is best known for its monumental staircase, its galleries, its Louis XII wing and the equestrian statue.

Between Amboise and Blois stands the castle of Chaumont with his estate on the banks of the Loire. This middle-aged fortress was later acquired by Queen Catherine de Medici who forced the favorite of the late King Henry II Diane of Poitiers to exchange the castle of Chenonceau against this area of Chaumont, rich in vineyards.

Requiring access to the Mediterranean Sea to go on a crusade, the King Saint Louis created the port of Aigues-Mortes, a city acquired in the royal domain. He built the ramparts and the towers where the Templars were held prisoner years later.

The palace of Tau in Reims owes its name to its plan in form T. The Kings of France came to be crowned in Reims by the bishop since Pepin the Short.
The monument was modified under Louis XIV and also heavily damaged during the First World War. The current visit of the palace will take you through the various rooms of this sumptuous monument.

Come visit the home of Voltaire. The philosopher bought it while living near Switzerland to contribute to the Encyclopedia. Voltaire completely rebuilt the castle and this one can be today visiting as its park and the rest of the domain of Ferney.

At the heart of the Île-de-France extends the field of Champs-sur-Marne, typical pleasure castle of the end of reign of Louis XIV. Its wings on the main courtyard and its remarkable garden make it one of the most pleasant destinations in the Paris area. Book your tickets now online for the Château de Champs-sur-Marne.

Near Paris and Versailles is the castle of Maisons-Laffitte, which every Frenchman knows well the name. The castle marks the turn in the seventeenth century in architecture between the Renaissance and classicism. The Grandes Ecuries de Maisons announced those of Versailles and the estate of Chantilly.

Jacques Coeur was the richest man in the kingdom of France at the beginning of the 15th century. This merchant, ennobled by King Charles VII, nevertheless later fell into disgrace and died in exile. His house remains, however, the most beautiful gothic house in central France.