Madeleine’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Explore the international festival of gardens, the magnificent castle and it's grounds.
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Castelo de Chaumont
Explore the international festival of gardens, the magnificent castle and it's grounds.
Gorgeous views on the town and river Loire
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Castelo Gaillard Amboise
Montée de l'Emir Abd el KaderGorgeous views on the town and river Loire
Phenomenal castle which the king François I started it's construction. A truly magnificent castle to visit with so much history.
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Castelo de Chambord
Phenomenal castle which the king François I started it's construction. A truly magnificent castle to visit with so much history.
Leonardo da Vinci's home while building the castle of Chambord. Great for kids and adults who are passionate about history and inventions.
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Castelo do Clos Lucé
2 Rue du Clos LucéLeonardo da Vinci's home while building the castle of Chambord. Great for kids and adults who are passionate about history and inventions.
Impressive castle on the water with stunning grounds
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Castelo de Chenonceau
Impressive castle on the water with stunning grounds
Hergé's inspiration for Captain Hadoque's castle Moulinsart in the Tintin comic books, with it's permanent Tintin interactive exhibition.
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Castelo de Cheverny
Avenue du ChâteauHergé's inspiration for Captain Hadoque's castle Moulinsart in the Tintin comic books, with it's permanent Tintin interactive exhibition.
The valley of the castles of Kings and Queens of France all around the river Loire, a land of abundance.
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Loire Valley
The valley of the castles of Kings and Queens of France all around the river Loire, a land of abundance.
Incredible castle surrounded by water and history.
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Castelo de Sully-sur-Loire
Chemin de la Salle VerteIncredible castle surrounded by water and history.
If you like hiking this is a beautiful forest to do just that, taking in nature and admiring century old trees.
Forêt Domaniale de Blois
If you like hiking this is a beautiful forest to do just that, taking in nature and admiring century old trees.
The royal Fortress, where Joan of Arc met the King Charles VII and convinced him to fight the war against the English. So much history there it's palpable.
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Fortaleza Real de Chinon
2 Rue du ChâteauThe royal Fortress, where Joan of Arc met the King Charles VII and convinced him to fight the war against the English. So much history there it's palpable.
City/town information
A really cute French town, with a great market on Sundays, shops, cafés and restaurants. A must see!
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Amboise
A really cute French town, with a great market on Sundays, shops, cafés and restaurants. A must see!
Amazing sites and of course the castle and quaint little streets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Blois
Amazing sites and of course the castle and quaint little streets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Food scene
Organic local food, really tasty and of quality restaurant.
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La Pause du Temps
80 Rue nationaleOrganic local food, really tasty and of quality restaurant.
One of my favorite restaurants, typical French cuisine with local products. The wine is excellent.
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L'hôte Antique
5 Rue du Pont du GastOne of my favorite restaurants, typical French cuisine with local products. The wine is excellent.
This restaurant is in our little town of Onzain and is loved by the locals. Great local food and French cuisine.
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La Charbonnette
13 Rue de la JusticeThis restaurant is in our little town of Onzain and is loved by the locals. Great local food and French cuisine.
Conselhos sobre a cidade
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Visiting the castles of the Valley of the Loire
Of course the castles are a must see, but there are so many other activities, like taking a boat ride on the Loire river, flying up in a hot air balloon, horse riding, farmers markets, bike rides along the river, hiking in majestic forests, and so much more...