Guidebook for Pontlevoy
Sightseeing
Arguably the prettiest of the chateau. Possible to cycle there, I've done it many times, all along the river.
472 locals recommend
Chateau de Chenonceau
Arguably the prettiest of the chateau. Possible to cycle there, I've done it many times, all along the river.
The chateau is high up and worth visiting but so is the town. Cool clothes shops, cobbled streets, good food and happy vibe. I love going there. Cool Sunday market, largest in France they claim...
357 locals recommend
Château Gaillard Amboise
Montée de l'Emir Abd el KaderThe chateau is high up and worth visiting but so is the town. Cool clothes shops, cobbled streets, good food and happy vibe. I love going there. Cool Sunday market, largest in France they claim...
Largest and most prestigious of the chateaux. Stunning park land and wild deer.
139 locals recommend
Chambord
Largest and most prestigious of the chateaux. Stunning park land and wild deer.
Not as popular as the other chateaux which is why I like it. Has a TinTin museum and really, believe, it's cool! even for adults. Also has a moat with flat bottomed boats for short trips.
326 locals recommend
Château de Cheverny
Avenue du ChâteauNot as popular as the other chateaux which is why I like it. Has a TinTin museum and really, believe, it's cool! even for adults. Also has a moat with flat bottomed boats for short trips.
Home of famous international garden festival and the nearest of the chateaux to us. Castle is pretty & small so do-able when you're tired! Also has an amazing art festival each year. We always go.
100 locals recommend
Chaumont-sur-Loire
Home of famous international garden festival and the nearest of the chateaux to us. Castle is pretty & small so do-able when you're tired! Also has an amazing art festival each year. We always go.
Has a cathedral, chateau built in 3 different time periods so the architecture is interesting. Shopping of course and restaurants.
128 locals recommend
Blois
Has a cathedral, chateau built in 3 different time periods so the architecture is interesting. Shopping of course and restaurants.
Essentials
Cool Friday food market. 2 large supermarkets and a carrefour express that is open late at night. Fake beach with real sand. Swimming in the river and canoe hire. Good local independent cinema.
41 locals recommend
Montrichard
Cool Friday food market. 2 large supermarkets and a carrefour express that is open late at night. Fake beach with real sand. Swimming in the river and canoe hire. Good local independent cinema.