This is one underrated chateau by Loire Valley standards. It is so well-designed and well-built it looks beautiful at any particular angle. Because it is situated on top of the hill, it has a commanding view of the Loire river and valley. The drawback is the steep climb to the top with a distance of about a third of the... More

Every year, landscape architects compete to enter the International Garden Festival at Chaumont. The festival has a different theme each year. We loved the Loire valley, and if you like gardens, Chaumont (and Villandry) should not be missed. We had so much fun walking from garden to garden at the festival and admiring each artist's work. It was very beautiful,... More

In 2000 we tried to visit Chaumont. My mother has angina and cannot walk very far, but is not ill enough to have a blue card. She had much difficuly climbing the hill to the Chateau which we were told was the only access to the building. At the top we were disgusted to find that there was vehicle access.... More