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Centre

Pictured Above: Chateau de Chambord

Once the “Land of the Kings”, Centre is a magical region bisected by the majestic Loire River and has long been a source of inspiration and pleasure to artists, nobility, and anyone lucky enough to be a part of its’ splendor. Lured by the beauty of the Loire Valley, its enticing sunsets, and green, fertile land, Centre is where most French nobility hired famous artists and architects of the period to construct their breathtaking Chateaux to protect them in an age of constant war. Punctuated with over 300 Chateaux, vineyards, abbeys, cave dwellings, and lavish gardens, the Loire Valley was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites for its outstanding cultural importance to the common heritage of humanity.

Highlights
Départements: Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loiret, and Loir-et-Cher

Capital: Orléans

Good to Know: There are over 300 exquisite Chateaux to visit in the Loire Valley.