Centre-Val de Loire, Administrative region in central France
The Centre-Val de Loire spans 39,151 square kilometers across six departments, with Orleans as its capital and the Loire River flowing through its territory.
In 1418, the French monarchy established its residence in Touraine, leading to the construction of numerous castles including Chambord, Amboise, and Chenonceau along the Loire River.
The Loire Valley houses more than 300 medieval and Renaissance castles, with many serving as museums displaying French architectural evolution through the centuries.
The region maintains an extensive network of cycling paths connecting major castles and vineyards, with dedicated routes spanning over 800 kilometers through wine territories.
The Centre-Val de Loire ranks as France's leading cereal production region, combining agricultural landscapes with Renaissance architecture and wine cultivation.
Location: Metropolitan France
Inception: June 4, 1960
Capital city: Orléans
Part of: Western defense and security zone
Shares border with: Île-de-France, Pays de la Loire, Normandy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Auvergne
Website: http://regioncentre.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.50000,1.75000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
Château de Villebourgeon
11.7 km
Château d'Herbault
14.5 km
Espace Automobiles Matra
15.8 km
Château de La Ferté-Beauharnais
8.7 km
Château de Villemorant
4.8 km
Théâtre antique de Neung-sur-Beuvron
5 km
Église Saint-Viâtre de Saint-Viâtre
14.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Mur-de-Sologne
14.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Marcilly-en-Gault
10 km
Maison des Étangs
14 km
Église Saint-Euverte de Villeherviers
15.5 km
Église Saint-Baumer de Bauzy
11.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Fontaines-en-Sologne
15.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Veilleins
10.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul-et-Saint-Saturnin de Neuvy
13.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre de La Marolle-en-Sologne
9.6 km
Église Saint-Denis de Neung-sur-Beuvron
5.7 km
Église Saint-Aignan de Millançay
6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Villeny
13.7 km
Église Saint-Laurian de Loreux
12.9 km
Hôtel Lionel-Normant
15.7 km
La Forge
10.7 km
Carroir Doré
15.7 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy de La Ferté-Beauharnais
8.8 km
Château de Romorantin
15.8 km
Hôtel Saint-Pol à Romorantin-Lanthenay
15.7 km
Hôtel de la Chancellerie, Romorantin-Lanthenay
15.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Romorantin-Lanthenay
15.8 kmReviews
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