∆ Relais des Landes***

Château des Tertres***

□ Domaine des Bidaudières

□ Domaine de la Tortinière****

□ Château de la Bourdaisière****

Chateau des Arpentis

≈ Château de Choiseul**** 

≈ Château d'Artigny****

□ Château des Briottières****

≈ Château Le Prieuré****

≈ Domaine de Beauvois****

≈ Château de Noizay****

Hotel Central*** in Tours

Perhaps no region of France (with the exception of Paris) is regarded as so typically French as the valley of the Loire, the region of the magnificent châteaux. Barely two hours southwest of Paris, in the heart of the French countryside, are the ancient provinces that border the Loire River and its tributaries. For almost two centuries, this valley was the home of French kings on holiday, on hunting expeditions or in exile. With royal extravagance, they introduced the spirit and style of the French Renaissance, reflected in the splendid castles of the area. Because of the royal passion for hunting, numerous châteaux and stately homes were constructed in this region.