The most beautiful castles in France

Chenonceau
France is a country full of attractions beyond its capital, Paris, a city with beautiful cafes, charming neighborhoods and numerous monuments. For example, in the neighboring country you can find impressive castles that seem to be straight out of fairy tales. Best of all, many of them are kept in a great state of preservation. In addition, some are located in environments of unmatched beauty.

Witnesses to crusades, romances and legends, many of the castles of France they deserve to be visited. Today in Hard Hobbit To Break we want to talk to you about some of the most beautiful. Of course, we ask for forgiveness in advance for all those we have left in the pipeline. What's more, we encourage you to make your own suggestions through the comments. Would you like to join us?

Chenonceau Castle

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First of all, we want to talk about the Castle of Chenonceau, known as the "castle of the ladies". It is a 16th-century residential-style castle located in the commune of Chenonceaux, in the department of Indre-et-Loire. It is considered as the monument historical in private hands most visited in the country.


Carcassonne Citadel

Carcassonne
The Carcassonne Citadel could not be missing from this list, a fortified urban complex that constitutes the oldest part of Carcassonne. Declared a World Heritage Site by the Unesco, It is protected by a wall 3 kilometers long. Inside it not only hides the castle of the counts of Carcassonne, but an almost intact medieval city and a basilica.

Chambord castle

Chambord
Another beautiful building in France is the Chambord Castle, which is located in the Center-Val de Loire region. Surprised by its architecture Renaissance French, which mixes classic Italian structures with traditional medieval forms. Although it is the largest castle of the so-called Loire castles, it was built to serve as a hunting lodge.

Chaumont Castle

Chaumont
We also want to talk about the Chaumont Castle, another Renaissance-style building that is also located in the Cento-Loire Valley region. It is one of the few castles that it offers views to the Loire river.


Cheverny Castle

Cheverny
In the same region we also find Cheverny Castle, a Renaissance castle with a museum, a park with orangery and gardens of different styles. It is located in the commune of Cheverny and is considered the most sumptuous castle of the Loire furnished. In fact, its rooms are kept in a perfect state of conservation.

Azay-le-Rideau Castle

Azay-le-Rideau
We also want to talk about the Azay-le-Rideau Castle, one of the most important examples of French Renaissance architecture. It is located in the commune of Azay-le-Rideau, on a small island on the Indre River. In fact, its foundations rise directly from the River. Without a doubt, the best time to contemplate the castle is at sunset.

Amboise Castle

Amboise
As it could not be otherwise, we must also speak of the Castle of Amboise, which dominates the Loire river as it passes through Amboise from a promontory. Enclosed in the whole of the Loire Valley, it houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci, who resided in the same locality. In addition, we want to comment that it was the residence of important kings. What's more, it was one of the favorite places of Carlos VIII.

Ussé Castle

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Finally, we want to talk about the Castle of Ussé, a former royal residence located in the commune of Rigny-Ussé, in the department of Indre and Loire. It is considered one of the most important castles romantic from France. In addition, it is important to note that, according to account, Charles Perrault was inspired by him to write "Sleeping Beauty".

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