3.5 stars This is a…read moregreat chateau/fort with a lot of history. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. However, their self-guided tour was really poorly put together, and it forces you to click through endless maps and details, rather than telling a story or guiding you through the highlights. The museum shop was cute, and the people working there were nice.

This castle is the first Château we have visited in France. It is located at the Loire Valley. It…read moreis part of beautiful town Saumur. The castle was build at 962. Castle has been burn down and reconstructed. During 1368 the castle transformed to palace by Louis I. Napoleon has convert the castle to state prison 1808-1814. Now is listed as Museum. To visit the Château need 2.5 hour minimum. The best parking is at the top next to vineyard bridge to Château. Most of the nice room is at first floor. The first floor includes king's bedroom, great chamber, tower spiral staircase to great view of the town. The museum has collection of antiques at first floor. The compound has the abbey church which detached from the castle. This castle is use to be Protestant safe place during 1589.

Still doing construction but open to the public, we found Saint Maur to be a nice surprise. Having…read morelow expectations & initially just planning on walking around the grounds, we decided to go in at the last minute. Some rooms had nice tapestries, there was also an exhibit of porcelain from the 17 & 18th centuries that was really lovely The views of the city are worth the stairs Guided tours also available but we declined & stuck to walking around ourselves

It became chateau at mid 14th century when King Louis XI decided to build it. This chateau is name…read moreafter Captain-Governor of Langeais. This chateau also located at the town of Langeais at Loire Valley. 1491, the chateau host an wedding of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany. This wedding incorporated the duchy of Brittany to France. The chateau has 16 rooms to visit. It includes Banquet Hall, Antechamber, wedding hall, The Luini Room. The wedding hall is where Anne of Brittany got wed. They run the history show of the wedding. The visit also includes the walk at castle surrounding wall. The garden is big at the back of castle. The sacred art room contains Saint Agnes paintings. To visit the castle take 1.5 hours. Parking is in the town and is free. Easy access to the castle.

We spent pretty much an entire day in this place, surprisingly. The history was very interesting. I…read morereally enjoyed the tour. Definitely a must-see if you are in the area.

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