Tours: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
Château de Tours
11th-century castle hosting exhibitions Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château de Tours stands as a historical testament to the city of Tours, France. This ancient fortress, now repurposed as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the rich tapestry of French history and culture.
Château de Plessis-lez-Tours
The Royal Château de Plessis-lèz-Tours is the remains of a late Gothic château located in the town of La Riche in the Indre-et-Loire department, in the Loire Valley of France. Around three fourths of the former royal residence were pulled down during the French Revolution in 1796.
Château de la Bourdaisière
The Château de la Bourdaisière is a 19th-century county house in the Commune of Montlouis-sur-Loire, in the Indre-et-Loire département of France. The site of the present house dates back to the 14th century when it was a fortress belonging to Jean Meingre.
Château de Valmer
Valmer Castle is a Renaissance castle built from the 16th to the 18th century near the village of Chançay in Indre-et-Loire. Its Renaissance Italian terraced gardens, listed as historical monuments since 1930, were recognized as a "remarkable...
Manoir de la Grand'Cour
The Manoir de la Grand'Cour is a manor house located in Saint-Avertin in the French department of Indre-et-Loire.
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Centre-Loire Valley