Castles and heritage

Are you interested in history, passionate about castles, and love old stones and architecture? In Atlantic Loire Valley, you are in the right place! Heritage is omnipresent and you will have the opportunity to visit many places full of History during your stay in the region. Loire castles, majestic abbeys, unusual heritage... prepare your visit for wonderful discoveries in Atlantic Loire Valley!

Enjoy a moment of escape with a visit to the Château de Saumur
Enjoy a moment of escape with a visit to the Château de Saumur

A trip to the Loire Valley is an ideal opportunity to visit the Château de Saumur. It sits majestically in the heart of the town of Saumur, and invites you to discover its museum and magnificent views. The Château de Saumur awaits your visit.

Visit the Château de Brissac: walk in the footsteps of the Dukes of Brissac!
Visit the Château de Brissac: walk in the footsteps of the Dukes of Brissac!

Just a few kilometers from Angers, discover the splendid Château de Brissac, today maintained by the 14th generation of the family's lords. Organize your visit to Château de Brissac and discover a must-see château in the Loire Valley, with its small Belle Époque theater and Renaissance gilding.

Visit Château de Brézé, the most unusual castle in the Pays de la Loire region
Visit Château de Brézé, the most unusual castle in the Pays de la Loire region

Built between the 11th and 19th centuries, the Château de Brézé is a unique monument, rich in history but above all totally unusual, just a few kilometers from Saumur. Don't be fooled by its tranquil appearance, this listed château invites you to discover its astonishing underground architecture.

Visit Château de Montsoreau: a château rich in art and history
Visit Château de Montsoreau: a château rich in art and history

On the banks of the Loire is the Château de Montsoreau, one of the very first Loire castles. A visit to the Château de Montsoreau is much more than a visit to history and heritage, it's a true crossroads between art and history. Discover an astonishing place rooted in its past, yet animated by the present. Today, it houses a major contemporary art collection.

Discover the Dukes of Brittany fortress in Nantes
Discover the Dukes of Brittany fortress in Nantes

Staying in Nantes? A visit to the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is an essential part of your tour of the city. Discover a spectacular château, a true architectural jewel of the Renaissance, once home to the famous Anne de Bretagne. A landmark of Nantes' heritage, the château awaits your visit.

The secrets of the Loire châteaux
The secrets of the Loire châteaux

Be amazed by the magnificent châteaux to be found in the Loire Valley. Once the land of the Kings of France, these tuffeau stone settings also have some amazingly unique characteristics behind their majestic silhouettes.

The secrets of the Château d'Angers
The secrets of the Château d'Angers

Uncover the mysteries of the Château d'Angers, the majestic 13th century monument whose towers and ramparts stand in the city centre. Behind its apparent bonhomie hides a unique and sometimes troubling history, which has now given way to some incredible initiatives!

The mysteries of the Abbaye de Fontevraud
The mysteries of the Abbaye de Fontevraud

It's your turn to explore Europe's biggest abbey, the pride of the charming village of Fontevraud near Saumur. Exploring the place leaves you speechless and has plenty of surprises in store, with the monument carefully nurturing its secrets. We attempted to unearth them...