Comments on: Five Chateaux in France

By: stephanie

stephanie — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:46:59 +0000

We lived in the South of France for 7 amazing years but never made it to the Loire Valley region. We got so hooked on Provence and than discovered the island of Corsica and could never get enough…we still live in Europe so the next time we are back in France we will go to the Loire Valley. For me France will always be my home even though I am American by birth.

I feel the same way about Italy when I visit. Hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to live there one day.

By: Don

Don — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:20:57 +0000

I visited Carcasonne in 1973 when it was undeveloped for tourists and simply sat open and unattended. People could roam the grounds, castle, courtyards, anywhere without restriction. I made love with my girlfriend in one of the towers of one of the curtain walls. Sweet times.

By: andygirl

andygirl — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:20:44 +0000

when I studied in Paris, I visited so many chateaux that it’s hard to remember. obviously Versailles was the top of the list, also Chenonceau, and Beauville I believe. we spent quite a bit of time in the Loire, but the names escape me now.

How lovely. Perhaps you had so much delicious Loire Valley wine, that you don’t quite remember now. And that is perfectly fine

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By: Ms. Pearl

Ms. Pearl — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:14:30 +0000

Hi…your blog is beautiful and the tips are great.

I’ve been to Chambord, which was fabulous; Blois (esp. lovely at night) and Versailles, my favorite. Way back in 1999, you could purchase a museum pass which allowed going to the head of a very long line at Versailles. Lots of tourists–yes–but sooooooo worth it.
I really want to see Chenonceau and Villandry someday.

Thanks Ms. Pearl – I am sure you will get back there someday….

By: food lover kathy

food lover kathy — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:58:13 +0000

I lived in Paris for two years and had a friend in Orleans, so I’ve visited “a few” castles. You have a great list. I also loved Chateau Chenanceau and its kitchen! One of my favorites near Paris, with a gorgeous garden and fountains, is the Chateau Vaux le Vicomte–much overlooked because of Versailles and its vicinity to Paris. It is, supposedly, where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned.
http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/index.php

Thanks for sharing that – I’ll have to check it out Kathy!

By: lara dunston

lara dunston — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:37:35 +0000

Loved this post! We almost stayed in the Loire this year for Grantourismo but sadly those plans didn’t come together. Next year hopefully. Thanks for this – you’ve inspired me to get there next trip.

My work is done here then Lara!

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:12:48 +0000

Now you’ve done it. I just got back from France, and you’ve made me want to go again. We didn’t get to the Loire, and skipped Versailles on purpose–trying not to go to places packed with tourists.

Not for the beauty, but for the history, we visited Chateau Gaillard, the castle of of Richard Lionheart north of Giverney. Turns out it is being restored and is a beauty, as well (in its hulky, medieval way). And relatively few people discover it.

Sounds like you discovered a real treasure Vera!

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:11:11 +0000

This is really funny you know because I live in la vallée de la Loire (I am french, in live in Tours) and through my childhood I got so (how do you say ?) “castled out” (meaning I got sick just at the idea of visiting a new castle, right ? ), I never really enjoyed this. But I guess architecture is not a thing you’re fond of when you’re a kid.

I started enjoying these castles last year, when my friends and I started making bike rides by the Loire (when I turned 18). Let me tell you the nicest one to see from the outside is le château de Chenonceau, which is à cheval (like a bridge) on each side of the river

It is quite cool to know you guys liked these pieces of culture. I have never visited le château d’Usse but it seems cool, maybe I’ll go. I agree with someone who said Versailles is just too full of people. Big crowds and long queues, arrhh. But the inside is dreamy : the furniture is still at its place, each room made me daydream about my previous princess life for a few seconds.

Beautiful pics, especially the one of the château d’Usse, you made me want to go there. (Sorry if I made mistakes I tried really hard no to ahah)

Thanks for popping by to comment. You’re lucky to live so close to these wondferul castles.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:04:36 +0000

I visited a number of these chateaux years ago and now that I live in France, am hoping to get back to the Loir Valley to share them with my daughters. They are half French and I've wondered if they'll experience the same awe I experienced at first seeing these castles. I'll just bet they will. Every little girl likes to dream of living in a big castle! .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Warming butts and beds =-.