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The most famous castle in the Loire River Valley

1. Chenonceau Castle. The white of its walls and the curves of its turrets blind the visitor to the Château de Chenonceau, which was built mostly in the 16th century. It belonged successively to women: Diane de Poitiers then Catherine de Medici, Henry II's wife. 2. Chambord Castle Since 1981, the Chambord National Estate has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and ecological composition. The property is Europe's largest enclosed forest park, with a 32-kilometer-long wall enclosing a 5,440-hectare area. 3. Saumur Castle The Dukes of Anjou (14th and 15th centuries), and King René, transformed an old castle into a palace. 4. Azay-le-Rideau Castle It is a 16th-century architectural masterpiece that is situated on an island planned by Indre and surrounded by a gorgeous park from the 19th century. 5. Amboise Castle The royal home of King Charles VIII and King Francis I of France. Leonardo da Vinci rests at the Castle Chapel. 6. Cheverny Castle Cheverny Castle, which is surrounded by an English park, is a witness to Louis XIII's reign. 7. Ussé Castle - " Sleeping beauty castle" Charles Perrault was inspired to write his fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" by the mystical beauty of Usse Castle, which overlooks the Indre and Loire rivers. 8. Villandry Castle Villandry is a Renaissance castle with three levels of gardens, each of which has numerous levels. It is the most recent of the major Renaissance castles built along the Loire's banks. It's most famous for its gardens, which mix beauty, diversity, and harmony.