This was my first visit to a Chateau.It was a wonderful experience. Your imagination can ruin wild with how they lived many years ago. I must say when you have seen one you have really seen them all. A fantastic opportunity that i will never forget.
lcb5310
It's all about the ladies who lived here and left their mark on it. Very grand and well worth a visit. Loved the grand gallery that sits above the bridge over the river Cher. The grounds are lovely even in March before the flowers are in bloom. The flowers in each of the rooms inside more than made up for the lack of flowers outdoors in both abundance and in the delightful smells.
Sandyexpat
Our final Château on our last day and what a way to finish! This is delicate and filled with feminine touches - practical, homely and exquisite compared to the large masculine grandeur of Chambord. The rooms are all decorated superbly giving you the feeling that it is alive and at any moment a Queen (or Mistress!) could come wandering through. The incredible flower arrangements added another dimension meaning each room smelt gorgeous and more passion was added. In particular we loved seeing the moving river from every room, the fantastic kitchens and the drama of the top bedroom for the mourning Queen which was dark and somber after the gaiety of the other bedrooms. Totally stunning throughout. Also a great spot to have a picnic in if you manage some good weather. We ate at the "self service" restaurant which was pretty good but the smell from the fryer and grill was awful - the vents obviously need a good clean out! Our favorite Château by far. Enjoy!!!!
221NadiaG
It is the second most visited castle in France after Versaille. It is like a fairy tale castle, especially when you see it in the morning mist (we had mist in the morning in Feb.) The cheateau is famous for its beautiful tapestries and history. Just beautiful!
KevinSully
If you only have the chance to visit one Chateau while visiting the Loire Valley then you won't go wrong picking Chateau de Chenonceau. Just the way it was built on the River Cher is amazing not to mention the furnishings and the kitchen utensils. Among the surrounding buildings in the grounds is an example of one of the hospital ward used during WW1 to treat the over 2,000 badly wounded soldiers, also the 16th century farm and Carriage Gallery.
martinaud37
Amazing photo opportunities. Fairy tale gardens and such a big place with lots to see. The furniture and decorations make it all like stepping back into history.
691AlisonS
We did a one day tour of the Loire Valley and Chenonceau was by far our favorite chateau. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and almost surreal. Although it felt crowded inside the chateau with all the tour groups, but it was still incredibly interesting and enjoyable. There is a nice little cafeteria on the grounds for lunch too.