Castle Beauregard
Cellettes, Chemin de la Fontaine, 12 Have an idea to visit the famous French Loire Valley, but do not know which castles should be included in the tour of the royal palaces? Feel free to enter into this list a beautiful Castle Beauregar! For its centuries-old history (the estate was built in the 15th century), the castle has changed its owners many times
Cheverny Castle
Cheverny If fate brings you to the famous Loire Valley , where to this day are the most beautiful castles of France, certainly plan an excursion to the castle of Cheverny. This palace stands out among the rest not only with its architecture, but also with its decoration.
Chaumont-sur-Loire
Chaumont-sur-LoireThere are few places on earth that are connected with so many eccentric and influential people of their time. The castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire was just like that. Catherine de Medici, B. Franklin, who did not need to be represented, lived, loved and rebuilt parts of the luxurious Chaumont to their taste.
The Loire Valley attracts tourists from all over the world preserved here the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, which is still protected by majestic castles. One of them - Beauregard - remained in excellent condition - and this despite the fact that many times rebuilt and changed the owners. Very interesting is the portrait gallery of the castle, whose walls along the entire length are hung with paintings depicting the kings of France, important historical persons and courtiers.
One of the best preserved castles of the valley is Cheverny, many rooms and halls of which are open to visitors. Inside this magnificent white palace built in the XIV century, many objects of everyday life and interior keep their original appearance in minute detail: antique pieces of furniture, chic tapestries, dishes, books and sculptures. The walls are decorated with beautiful paintings by French painters, and the kindergarten still operates on the territory of the castle, where over a hundred thoroughbred hunting dogs are kept
On the left bank of the Loire is the Old Town, where the beautiful Blois castle stands - a magnificent building of the XIII century building, mixed in its appearance Gothic and classical styles with the Renaissance. Once the residence of the French kings, Blois Castle is now inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
It can be safely said that Blois is a city of cathedrals and churches . Not far from the castle of Blois is the Cathedral of St. Louis (Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Blois), with great elegance and harmony combining signs of late Gothic style and classicism . Church of the Saint Eglise Saint Vincent de Paul leaves an indelible impression due to the beauty and richness of the internal space . Here you can also see a lot of paintings and sculptures, as well as the stunning works of Gaspar Imber . There were two stained glass windows: "Vow of Louis XIII" and decorative Stained glass in the chapel of St. Joseph . The most remarkable feature of the Church of St. Nicholas (Eglise Saint Nicolas) can be called its dome in the shape of an umbrella, which until the XVIII century was an object of admiration .
Very impressive is thrown across the Loire Bridge by Jacques- Gabriel, named after the one who built it in 1716-24. famous architect. The 283-meter-long bridge is fascinated by arched spans that have been destroyed many times during revolutions and wars, but they have always been rebuilt.
Near the Blois City Hall, formerly the episcopal palace, the episcopal garden is located, from the upper and lower terraces You can admire the city and the Loire Valley in all their majestic beauty. The city authorities contributed to the fact that in 1991 a rose garden was opened in the garden, and now you can come here from May to September to admire the beauty of local roses of all kinds of flowers and enjoy their stupefying flavor.