
Two-day romantic weekend in the châteaux of Loir-et-Cher, from Chaumont-sur-Loire to Cheverny
Romantic weekend in Loir-et-Cher: Chaumont, Blois, Chambord and Cheverny
A two-day romantic getaway between Chaumont-sur-Loire, Blois, Chambord and Cheverny: a slow-paced route from west to east, with must-see stops for a first visit to the Loire Valley.
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Four châteaux, two days, one direction: west to east along the Loire, then towards the Sologne. This romantic weekend in Loir-et-Cher avoids the rush to see every monument. It blends a landscaped park by the river, a royal residence in the heart of the city, the grandeur of Chambord and the classical elegance of Cheverny, with enough time to stroll between visits. It’s perfect for those discovering the Loire châteaux and seeking a clear narrative: to see how royal Renaissance architecture took root here from the 16th to the 17th century.
The route on the map
From Chaumont to Cheverny in two days
A route from west to east: Chaumont-sur-Loire, Blois, Chambord, then Cheverny.
Markers follow the suggested visiting order. Select a castle to open its page.
Day by day
The itinerary
Saturday morning: Chaumont-sur-Loire
Renaissance château and 21-hectare landscaped park by the Loire; annual International Garden Festival.
Saturday afternoon: Blois
Royal château spanning four eras around a courtyard, François I staircase, evening and overnight stay in town.
Sunday morning: Chambord
The largest of the Loire châteaux, double-helix staircase, enclosed forest park.
Sunday afternoon: Cheverny
17th-century classical château in Bourré stone, furnished salons and Gobelins tapestries.

