Trip.Best Top 8 Best Things to Do in Centre-Val de Loire [2024]

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"Chambord is the hunting palace of the French king, and it is also a holiday castle, surrounded by open terrain, magnificent architecture, and the famous double spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci, each room is very stylish."

"Chngaus Castle (Chteau de Chenonceau) is a French castle across the Chir River, close to the small village of Chngaus in the Loire Valley in central France, one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley. The castle was built between 1514 and 1522 and has been designated a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840."

"Pribende Garden is a beautiful garden, not only there are dense forests and countless flowers, but also very beautiful ponds, ponds of a variety of lotus flowers competing. And here the birds and flowers are fragrant, the environment is very elegant and quiet, giving people a very comfortable feeling."

"The castle of Shevini is a private castle in the Loire Valley, which has been around for 400 years. Some of the areas are used as exhibition halls to showcase the luxurious life and scenes of the nobles of the year. The surrounding environment is very beautiful, the air is very fresh, it is definitely a good place to live."

"The Loire Valley, represented and centered on the Champs-et-Queens, has a large collection of castles and summer resorts. It is the first choice for royal and noble vacations. The environment is particularly good and suitable for hunting."

"When Notre Dame Chateau began to rebuild after a fire destroyed the original church in 1194, the Gothic style had matured from the early Romanesque style, after nearly a century of transformation, and the churches that took only 26 years to build were mainly Gothic. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary was a famous pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages, and miracles still exist after 800 years. This cathedral is Gothic with Roman architectural elements, which are spectacular from the front, back, and left, or from a distance. The two towering bell towers are particularly striking in different styles due to the difference in construction age from the second century. The sculpture art of Notre Dame is unparalleled, and the Roman-style Simon and Main Gate are carved by the top craftsmen of the time, with about 4,000 statues on both sides reflecting the evolution of a century of sculpture art. The painted glass is also one of the most prestigious features of the Cathedral of Chartres, where King Henry IV was crowned in 1594 and was included in the World Heritage Site in 1979."

"The castle is also a suitable area, this castle has a long history, and it is still a private property. The castle has a large garden and platform in the area, and you can see some good interior layout and some small objects."

"After dark, I went to the Royal Castle to see the light show at 10:30 in the evening. The ticket was bought during the day. There was a Chinese interpreter. I didn’t come out so late. Many people on the roadside were a bit cold. It was especially like a small town on the Mediterranean."