Chateau de Chambourd

A brilliant white stone château, the largest in the region, with its famous dual staircase leading to the turrets and roof chimney.

Angers

This historic town boasts splendid Gothic churches and a stunning fortress containing magnificent tapestries.

Chateau de Chenonceau

This beautiful château was home to Henri II’s mistress, Diane de Poitiers, who began the construction of the famous arches that span the River Cher.

Tours

Capital of the Touraine region, with its magnificent Gothic cathedral and pretty medieval quarter which is centred on the picturesque ‘Place Plumereau’.

Chinon

On the north bank of the Vienne, Chinon is a charming old town with a spectacular line of towers and ramparts.  The town was made famous as the meeting places of Charles VII and Joan of Arc.

Blois

Picturesque and lively tourist capital of the Loire.

Bourges

One of France's finest gothic cathedrals.

Loches

Heavily fortified medieval city, old quarter and fine chateau.