The Château de Chenonceau, situated in the small village of Chenonceaux, is one of the most majestic and best known châteaux of the Loire Valley. Arched over the River Cher, it's nicknamed the 'Chateau des Dames'. Cherished by Diane de Poitiers and Queen Catherine de Medici, it is the perfect embodiment of the elegance of the Renaissance castles built in the Loire Valley in the 16th century.
Explore Europe with this unique Self-Drive Package. The multi-layered journey unfolds across France. Start in Paris (the romantic City of Lights, stroll the Champs Elysses and indulge in the incomparable French cuisine). After that, drive to Amboise, Chenonceaux (this small village is famous for its chateau; the most visited and photographed chateau of the Loire Valley in France), Loches, Chinon (It is famous for its medieval streets and a ruined chateau, where the first meeting between St. Joan of Arc and King Charles VII of France took place in 1429), Azay-le-Rideau and Montbazon. Last but not least, visit Paris one last time for a few days.
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