The Loire châteaux in winter

From 01/01/2012 to 31/03/2012

Destination Châteaux

Visit the châteaux of the Loire Valley under the winter lights

The winter season does nothing to tarnish the splendour of the châteaux of the Loire, rather the contrary. The châteaux can be visited from December to March; under the changing lights of the cold months, their charming interiors are open to winter visitors... casting elegant silhouettes around the Loire Valley, listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.  The châteaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois and Chaumont-sur-Loire... invite you to discover the history of France. Their façades provide a panorama of French architecture throughout the centuries: the medieval fortress of Chinon shows the harshness of the Middle Ages, the château of Chambord and the gardens of Villandry display the elegance of the Renaissance, the château of Cheverny reveals the pure lines of the classical era... An enchanting interlude in the depths of winter.   

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