Loire Valley Attractions
Château de Chenonceau © Günther Eichler
Château de Chenonceau
Only a few miles outside Tours, on the River Cher, the
Château de Chenonceau is probably the most celebrated of the
many châteaux in the Loire valley. It was used as a mill in
the Middle Ages and bridges the whole width of the river. It was
owned by a succession of powerful noblewomen including Henri
II’s mistress Diane de Poiters, the Queen Regent Catherine de
Medici and Louise de Loraine and is often referred to at the
'Château des Femmes'
. Inside
visitors can see a wonderful 200ft (61m) gallery, Louis XIV’s
sitting room and Francois I’s bedroom.
E-mail: Chateau.de.chenonceau@wanadoo.com;
Website: www.chenonceau.com;
Telephone: (02) 4723 9007;
Opening time: Open daily but hours vary month to month, see website for details.;
Admission: Castle and museum €12 (adult) and €10 (child)
