Chateaux de la Loire

Discover the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From medieval fortresses to elegant classical residences explore 40 iconic châteaux

Explore 40 iconic châteaux with photos, history, and an interactive map.

LIST Browse 40 castles sorted by period: Medieval, Renaissance, Classical and Romantic. Each entry features a photo, historical description, opening hours, admission prices and highlights.

MAP View all castles on an interactive Loire Valley map. Markers are colour-coded by period. Tap a marker to open the castle's detail page directly.

FAVOURITES Save your favourite castles to find them easily.

QUIZ Test your knowledge with 10 randomly drawn questions from a pool of 20. Each answer includes a historical anecdote. Final score with trophy and personalised message.

FEATURES 40 castles: Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Angers, Chinon, Cheverny, Clos Lucé and many more Photos loaded from Wikipedia Interactive Leaflet/OpenStreetMap map Directions to each castle (Apple Maps) Link to each castle's official website Historical quiz with 20 questions Dark mode / light mode Bilingual French / English