Loire Castles: Nantes, Angers... - Atlantic Loire Valley, France

Le chateau de la Vignauderie

ROUANS

DEHAULT

Tour the exterior of the manor (15th century) and its remarkable dovecote.

GENNES-VAL-DE-LOIRE

CHAUMES-EN-RETZ

LE GIROUARD

This miniature fortress is the work of the parish priest Abbé Rouillon.

LE MANS

TIFFAUGES

Situated on the borders of the ancient provinces of Anjou, Brittany and Poitou, the Château de Tiffauges fascinates visitors with

VILLENEUVE-EN-PERSEIGNE

Built around 1730, the chateau of Montigny is an excellent illustration of the classic style with a central lodge and flanking win

BOURG-LE-ROI

BRISSAC LOIRE AUBANCE

Standing higher than all other royal châteaux, Brissac deserves its nickname of “Giant of the Loire valley”.