Something for the weekend...

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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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Monday's Chateau – Chateau du Rivau.

Château de Rivau , a medieval fortress turned Renaissance castle in the Touraine region of the Loire Valley, near Lémeré between Chinon and Richelieu. 

Building started in 1445 by Pierre de Beauvau, chamberlain to Charles VII, the château has ties to the Hundred Years' War, it's where Joan of Arc reportedly stopped in 1429 to collect horses for her troops en route to Orléans. 

The site combines fortified medieval elements (towers, drawbridge) with Renaissance features. Today it is known for its remarkable gardens, designated 'Jardin Remarquable', with fairy-tale themes, organic plantings, rose collections and contemporary art installations. 

The château remains privately owned but open to visitors, with exhibits, a hotel and a restaurant on site. A Loire Valley stops blending history, architecture and peaceful landscaped grounds.

For those interested in owning their own château in the Loire Valley (you can dream!), there are specialist agencies focused on historic properties in the region.

“Each château tells a story — of kings, of artists, and of the dream of France itself.”

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Part of the “Châteaux of the Loire” Series

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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Monday's chateau...October at Chateau du Rivau.

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Monday's chateau...Chateau du Rivau.

 

 Chateau du Rivau 

Welcome to spring...

 Springtime at Chateau du Rivau.

Halloween at Château du Rivau...

On October 30th, 31st and November 1st and 2nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chateau du Rivau promise four scary and fun days!

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...Chateau du Rivau

 

So many lovely spots in the gardens at Chateau du Rivau.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench another from Chateau du Rivau

 Chateau du Rivau.

Monday's chateau...Chateau du Rivau, so beautiful at this time of year.

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...at Chateau du Rivau

 Rustic benches in the gardens of Chateau du Rivau.

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...at Chateau Rivau

 

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At Chateau du Rivau...

 

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Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...Chateau du Rivau

 

Another of the many options in the gardens of Chateau du Rivau. 

Monday's chateau - Chateau du Rivau

 

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Thursday's 'taken in Touraine' - Chateau du Rivau

September in the gardens at Chateau du Rivau.

Monday's Loire Valley chateau...

A great day yesterday at 'La Fête de la Citrouille et du Potager' at Chateau du Rivau.

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau du Rivau.

 

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Friday in the frame - Chateau du Rivau

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Monday's Loire Valley chateau - autumn at Chateau du Rivau

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Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau du Rivau

One of our favourites  Chateau du Rivau