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Chateau
Monument Campagne |
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Photo
by Daniel Thierry |
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 Crossed
by the Loire, Centre is lit up by the light of the river –
the source of inspiration for the great artists who were summoned
throughout history to work on some of the gems of French architecture.
Three regional nature parks – Brenne, Le Perche
and Loire-Anjou-Touraine – in just one region: Centre is a
land of vast open spaces. The great men of history, starting with
the kings of France (from Charles VII to François I) knew
what they were doing when they set up their homes near its vast
forests and majestic river. The region has some of the most famous
châteaux in France: Amboise, Chambord, Blois, Azay-le-Rideau
and Chenonceau; its boundaries also contain the cathedrals of Bourges
and Chartres, both on the Unesco World Heritage list. With its nature
and heritage, cities packed with character and special events (there
are over 30 annual festivals in Centre, including the famous 'Printemps
de Bourges' rock festival), leisure activities and fine cuisine
(with a particular talent for wine – 22 AOC wines from Chinon
to Sancerre) – Centre has an enviable balance of gifts. |
