10 September 2010

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Centre


	Château Cheverny

Wall to wall châteaux and then more so, Centre has all the best. From the monumental splendour of Françcois I’s Chambord to the dreamy Azay le Rideau it is a region of visual delights.

It was the Hundred Years’ War when the English and Burgundians kicked the royals out of Paris that led to the Loire gaining in importance. The best architects were drafted in to create ever more elaborate châteaux to prove their owners' importance.

Today the river is a shadow of its former self, silted up and largely impassable but still ideal for picnics while staring across at the splendour of yet another fairytale turreted castle.

The region is awash with medieval history from the Maid of Orléans (Joan of Arc) to the flamboyant Francois I. Chambord may be the most impressive château in the region but there are plenty of others to see and enjoy – all with fascinating stories of their history.

Cher

		High on the hill, Sancerre is king of the valleys producing this select wine 12th century cathedral in Bourges is a celebration of medieval craftsmanship Charles VII’s château at Mehun sur Yèvre where he lived after being beaten at Agincourt ...more about Cher

Eure-et-Loir

		Chartres cathedral is awesome from any angle – its stained glass shines Nogent le Rotrou’s old town was rebuilt in the 15th century and remains intact The Thimerais area is popular with mountain bikers and the Senonches forest for picnics ...more about Eure-et-Loir

Indre

		Argenton sur Creuse has a beautifully preserved medieval quarter Château de Villegongis is known as a mini Chambord 16th century white stoned Château Vallençay also has beautiful gardens ...more about Indre

Indre-et-Loire

		The fairytale château Azay le Rideau is a pinnacle of renaissance architecture Medieval power and might oozes from the ruined château at Chinon, also famous for its wine Perfectly preserved 17th century Richelieu and Château Chenonceau are too beautiful to miss ...more about Indre-et-Loire

Loir-et-Cher

		Francois I’s mammoth Château Chambord has a double helix staircase supposedly by Leonardo da Vinci The important market centre of Blois has a beautifully ornate octagonal carved stone staircase Château Cheverny has one of the most beautiful interiors on the Loire ...more about Loir-et-Cher

Loiret

		Gustave Eiffel’s iron aqueduct at Briare Joan of Arc was the Maid of Orléans and the city celebrates her life everywhere Off the beaten track Gien and Montargis make ideal bases from which to explore ...more about Loiret

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