Château de Candé, Gothic Revival castle in Monts, France.
The Château de Candé stands on a 230-hectare estate of forest, meadows, and orchards, overlooking the Indre valley south of Tours.
François Briçonnet, mayor of Tours, initiated construction of the Renaissance house in 1499, which his daughter Jeanne completed in 1508 on former fortress grounds.
The castle contains an operating Skinner organ in its library, Art Deco bathrooms, and combines Renaissance architecture with modern early 20th-century amenities.
Visitors can explore two marked hiking trails through the estate grounds, spanning 3 and 4 kilometers respectively through ancient oak forests.
The castle hosted the 1937 wedding of the Duke of Windsor, former King Edward VIII, to Wallis Simpson, documented by photographer Cecil Beaton.
Location: Monts
Architects: Jacques-Aimé Meffre
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 47.29694,0.66556
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
The Loire Valley features Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance châteaux and medieval squares. From Saint-Gatien Cathedral to Château de Chenonceau, each location displays architectural details: towers, stone walls, decorated facades and geometric gardens. The city of Tours combines half-timbered houses, bridges over the Loire, religious buildings and public squares with century-old trees. Saint-Gatien Cathedral rises with its two towers and stained glass windows from the 13th century in the heart of Tours. Château de Chenonceau spans the Cher River with its galleries and French gardens. Place Plumereau in the historic center is surrounded by medieval houses with wooden beams. The Loire châteaux such as Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau offer photographs of white stone facades, towers and terraced gardens. The banks of the Loire reveal sandy beaches, old stone bridges and vineyards stretching along the river.
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