Château d'Amboise has a very different look as autumn begin to take hold around the town and hillside.
The royal château became one of the favourite residences of the French kings during the Renaissance, particularly under Charles VIII and François I.
A fine view of one of the Loire Valley's great royal châteaux — and a good way to finish the week.
Hope your week ends well and it's followed by a lovely weekend.
Part of the “Bon weekend from the Loire” Series
Each Friday, we share a quiet moment from the Loire — a region that invites you to unwind, a beautiful weekend at a time.
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“In Touraine, even the silence tells a story.”
Every Thursday, we pause somewhere in Touraine — a village, a vineyard, or a quiet riverside — to capture the spirit of this timeless Loire region.
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At No. 9 Place Pierre-de-Brosse in Langeais, an old stone-fronted building is now home to La Jachère, an atelier creating decorative objects and jewellery in Tiffany glass. The workshop is open to the public and brings several artists together under one roof.
The address is right beside the Château de Langeais, making this a good example of how the old buildings around the château have found new uses while retaining their traditional stone façades.
Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of the Loire Valley through its windows — small frames of everyday beauty and quiet reflection.
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Seen from Fortress Chinon’s clock tower (Tour de l'Horloge), the Collegiate Church of Saint-Mexme still sits among the houses of the old town much as it has for centuries.
Saint-Mexme was the principal religious building in Chinon until the Revolution. Its oldest surviving parts date from around the year 1000, while the church was enlarged during the 12th century as the cult of Saint Mexme developed. The central tower collapsed in 1817, destroying the eastern part of the church, leaving the medieval nave and western façade seen today.
Today the former collegiate church is a cultural centre, but its position within the historic town remains much as it was.
The Château de Betz-le-Château is a 15th-century fortress, built between 1444 and 1476, with a substantial medieval feature below ground: a network of ancient subterranean passages and refuge chambers. The château retains its towers, former defensive features and part of its old fortifications.
This October, the château will be taking part in La Nuit des Châteaux, opening on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026 from 6pm. The evening includes a walk through the illuminated park, exploration of the medieval underground passages in small groups by torchlight and access to one of the towers.
Bon lundi.
“Each château tells a story — of kings, of artists and of the dream of France itself.”
Every Monday, we explore one of the Loire Valley's legendary châteaux — from royal residences to riverside retreats — each revealing a different chapter of the region's story.
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