This central French region contains medieval castles, Renaissance châteaux and religious structures. You will find historical windmills, nature reserves, museums and botanical gardens. The selection includes archaeological sites, traditional craftsmanship and historical residences of notable French writers.
Lavardin, France
The fortress remains from the 11th and 12th centuries stand on a limestone cliff. The site includes defense towers, a keep and underground passages.
Chartres, France
Raymond Isidore covered this house with mosaics made from broken pottery and glass between 1938 and 1964. The walls, floors and furniture display intricate patterns.
Beaugency, France
This 17th century tower mill retains its original wooden mechanism for grinding grain. Located on a hill, it shows traditional milling techniques from past centuries.
Ménestreau-en-Villette, France
This 300-hectare nature reserve contains ponds, forests and meadows. Marked paths allow observation of local birds, deer and small mammals in their natural habitat.
Savonnières, France
These natural caves contain mineral water streams that transform objects into limestone. Visitors can observe the ongoing petrification process.
Illiers-Combray, France
The museum displays personal items, manuscripts and photographs of the author in authentic 19th century rooms.
Loches, France
This 12th century Romanesque church features a double nave and stone pyramidal roofs with octagonal bases.
Orléans, France
The park covers 35 hectares with themed gardens, a butterfly garden and the source of the Loiret River.
Saint-Michel-en-Brenne, France
This protected area contains 145 hectares of ponds, marshes and meadows where 256 bird species nest and migrate throughout the year.
Briare, France
Metal aqueduct bridge built in 1896, stretching 662 meters across the Loire River, carrying boats from the Briare Canal.
Talcy, France
Renaissance castle from the 16th century with original furniture, gardens and an orchard containing old French apple varieties.
Monthou-sur-Cher, France
Stone fortress from the 15th century surrounded by a moat and forest, featuring Gothic architecture with Renaissance additions.
Bruère-Allichamps, France
The 12th-century Cistercian monastery features characteristic architecture with a cloister, refectory, and chapter house.
Céré-la-Ronde, France
A private residence with a museum dedicated to hunting history, equestrian sports and French countryside traditions.
Tour-en-Sologne, France
Renaissance castle with a collection of historical wedding dresses and ceremonial objects from different periods.
Bourges, France
The exhibition presents handcrafted works by French artisans in categories including wood, metal, textile, and glass.
Fougères-sur-Bièvre, France
This 15th century castle features typical military architecture elements with moat, battlements and watchtowers.
Valençay, France
The castle combines Renaissance and classical architecture with French gardens and historical wine production.
Issoudun, France
Historical collections of the city with ancient artifacts, paintings and exhibitions about local history.
Saché, France
The museum displays personal items, manuscripts and the study room of the 19th century French writer.
Bourges, France
The Romanesque crypt extends beneath the cathedral choir with columns, burial chambers and medieval stone carvings from the 12th century.
Chartres, France
The church building displays Romanesque and Gothic elements with wall paintings, stone carvings and a 12th century vault.
Azay-le-Rideau, France
The Renaissance castle stands on an island in the Indre River. The architecture displays typical Loire castle features with turrets and moats.
Bouges-le-Château, France
The neoclassical castle features symmetrical gardens, statues and a large park. The interior rooms display original 18th century furniture.
Centre-Val de Loire, France
This 19th century waterway spans 320 kilometers through rural landscapes with numerous locks and historic structures along its banks.
Amboise, France
This 44-meter Chinese-style tower built in 1775 stands as the last remnant of the Duke of Choiseul's estate.
Cheverny, France
This Renaissance mansion from the 16th century contains period furniture and decorative arts within its stone walls and gardens.
Le Grand-Pressigny, France
The museum displays stone tools and artifacts from Neolithic periods within a medieval castle that dates to the 12th century.
Cellettes, France
This sixteenth century castle displays 327 historical portraits in its gallery. The paintings represent European rulers across three centuries.
Châteaudun, France
Natural limestone caves with 1000 meters of marked paths. The visit goes through geological formations from the Cretaceous period.
