Château-la-Vallière, Commune in Indre-et-Loire, France
Château-la-Vallière is a small town in the Indre-et-Loire department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, near the border between Touraine and Anjou. The town center features old stone houses and narrow streets, with the ruins of the medieval Château de Vaujours visible nearby.
The Château de Vaujours was built between the 12th and 15th centuries to defend the border of the county of Anjou. The town gradually grew around this fortified site over the following centuries.
The nearby Château de Vaujours hosts a vintage car show called "Vaujours Retro" on the last Sunday from April through September each year. This event brings together families and car enthusiasts, mixing local history with a relaxed and festive tradition.
The town has a railway station with connections to larger cities in the region, making it straightforward to reach by train. Visitors planning to see the Château de Vaujours ruins and the nearby Val Joyeux lake should allow enough time for walking between the sites.
Near Vaujours stands a menhir about 12 feet (3.60 meters) tall, the second largest in the area, that leans slightly to one side. This ancient stone has been a landmark in the landscape for thousands of years and is often overlooked by visitors focused on the castle.
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