Sights in Indre y Loira

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Castles in Chenonceaux

Château de Chenonceau

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Beautiful chateau with Leonardo da Vinci's tomb

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Castles in Amboise

Château d'Amboise

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This castle is located on a hill overlooking the Loire River, the Ile d'Or, and the medieval town of Amboise. For fans Leonardo da

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Castles in Azay-le-Rideau

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

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A picture is worth a thousand words. This place is located at a tranquil setting and you can see stunning views. The gardens are t

Cathedrals in Tours

Tours Cathedral

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It is one of the most important monuments in the city, and one of the most beautiful cathedrals I have visited. Built on the remai

Castles in Villandry

Castello di Villandry

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Villandry Castle was one of the castles I visited on my trip to the Loire Valley in June of 2010. Its exterior architecture is not

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Churches in Tours

Basilica of St. Martin

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The original Basilica of St. Martin was destroyed during the French Revolution, after going through many fires. It had the Charlem

Castles in Rigny-Ussé

Château d'Ussé

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The Castle of Ussé was one of the castles of the Loire Valley that I liked. Its exterior is spectacular. It's known as the Sleepin

Historical Monuments in Tours

Tour de Charlemagne

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The Tour de Charlemagne was part of the old collegiate church of Saint-Martin, one of the biggest religious buildings in the West,

Historical Monuments in Tours

Gare de Tours Railway Station

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Indre-et-Loire department, western France. It is situated on the Paris–Bordeaux railway, the Tours–Saint-Nazaire railway, and the

Castles in Amboise

Maniero di Clos-Lucé

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The Castle is the Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life. The entire interior of the mansion can be vi

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City Halls in Tours

Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

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The city of Tours is located in the city center, near the Old Town. Details fill this beautiful building. It is striking, especial

Castles in Chenonceaux

Gardens of Chenonceau

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Perfectly cared for symmetrical gardens will make you thoroughly enjoy your time here, experiencing the sensations as you wander i

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Squares in Tours

Place Plumereau

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This place is situated in the center of Vieux Tours (old Tours), and is one of the most beautiful zones of the city. There is no p

Castles in Chinon

Chinon Royal Fortress

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Chinon Castle is a major tourist attraction in the lovely town of Chinon. It was constructed in the X century and has since seen m

Historical Monuments in Courcelles-de-Touraine

Hotel-Castle Sept Tours

The Sept Tours Castle Hotel is a superb hotel that's very quiet and surrounded by greenery, with a lake that has swans and ducks a

Castles in Langeais

Castello di Langeais

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Another castle of the Loire route. In the end you really hav to choose which of the many you want to visit as all of the mcost no

Castles in Tours

Chateau de Tours

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The Royal Castle of Tours is located in central Tours, close to the Cathedral of Saint Gatien. Until 2000 it was used to house the

Churches in Montlouis-sur-Loire

St. Lawrence Church

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St. Laurent Church is located in the centre of the pretty town of Montlouis-sur-Loire. It is a small church which was last restore

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