Castle · UNESCO
Château de Chambord
Blois, France
Vast Renaissance château with a famous double-helix staircase.
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France
From Paris cafés and Loire châteaux to Alpine peaks, Riviera beaches and Corsican coves, France packs more variety into one country than almost anywhere in Europe.
- Capital
- Paris
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September to early October for mild weather and fewer crowds; July and August are hot and busy on the coast, while December suits Christmas markets and winter sports.
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- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 23
- Museum 19
- Neighbourhood 17
- Castle 14
- Historic site 14
- Square 12
- Market 9
- Viewpoint 9
- Garden 7
- Bridge 7
- Other 6
- Monument 5
- Scenic route 5
- Mountain 3
- Shopping 3
- Island 3
- Beach 3
- Food and drink 3
- Festival or event 3
- National park 3
- Ruins 3
- Palace 3
- Entertainment 3
- River or canal 2
- Art gallery 2
- Lake 1
- Cave 1
- Tower 1
- Park 1
- Theme park 1
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Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
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Château des ducs de Bretagne
Nantes, France
Moated castle that was home to the dukes of Brittany.
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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Colmar, France
Restored hilltop castle with views over the Alsace plain.
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Château Royal de Blois
Blois, France
Château showcasing several centuries of French architecture.
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Château de Cheverny
Blois, France
Lived-in château with hunting hounds and rich interiors.
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