The château of Chenonceau( Visit: 1h30 )
Chateau of the Ladies
The most famous and visited chateau of the Loire Valley was built on the river Cher in a natural surroundings where water and gardens combine harmoniously. Thanks to Catherine Briçonnet, the builder – Diane de Poitiers, the favorite lady – Catherine de Medici, the queen – and Louise de Lorraine, the widow, the chateau of Chenonceau was the setting of an incredible history full of romance and unexpected developpments.