Stop atSaumur

Nestled in the heart of the Angevin vineyards, the medieval town of Saumur, nicknamed the pearl of Anjou, immediately seduces the eye with its magnificent castle, watching over the prestigious Loire valley from the top of its turrets.

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atMontsoreau

Between Anjou and Touraine, Montsoreau is located in the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Classified among “The Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Its castle is the only castle in the Loire built in the bed of the royal river.

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atCandes-Saint-Martin

Candes-Saint-Martin is the homeland of Saint Martin, bishop of Tours, who died there in 397, on the very site of the current collegiate church. Classified as "The Most Beautiful Village in France", Candes-Saint-Martin is located at the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne which you can discover from a pretty viewpoint

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atChinon

Discover the picturesque streets of the old town of Chinon, its half-timbered houses, its lively squares and its medieval atmosphere. The Royal Fortress of Chinon was built in the 10th century and was the site of many historical events. important. The medieval castle, which is the centerpiece, was the residence of King Henry II of England and his son Richard the Lionheart. It offers a panoramic view of the city and the Vienne valley.

30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atRigny-Usse

Nicknamed the "Sleeping Beauty" castle, the Ussé castle was built from the 15th to the 18th century, on the banks of the Indre. The Château d'Ussé is the only private château of the great châteaux of the Loire to still be inhabited by the same family for more than two centuries. Furnished and inhabited by its owner, the Duke of Blacas, it also has beautiful French gardens and a Renaissance chapel.

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atAzay-le-Rideau

Built in 1527, the castle of Azay-le-Rideau is a marvel of grace and whiteness, dominated by turrets which still recall the medieval era. Built partially on the Indre, this jewel has one of the first staircases with a straight banister - Italian style -, a decor and furniture of great richness which are distinguished by exceptional quality and a magnificent set of tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries. Around the building, an 8 ha English-style park was created from 1810. Azay-le Rideau is also home to the Château de l'Islette, which housed the loves of Camille Claudel and Rodin.

2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atLangeais

The Château de Langeais, both a fortress and a princely residence, conceals multiple treasures: sculpted furniture, rich hangings, objects of art recall the life of the great lords. The reconstruction of the secret marriage of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany which marks the attachment of the duchy to the crown of France and the remains of the oldest stone keep located in the heart of the park take you back to the times of the Middle Ages.

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atChouze-sur-Loire

A small town on the banks of the Loire, it has had a prestigious past thanks to river navigation. Former port at the time of the sailing navy, it has preserved its quay

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required