Chenonceaux

France, France

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Chenonceaux is a small village in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region in France, with a population of just over 300 residents.

It lies along the Cher River in the heart of the Loire Valley, an area renowned for its history, vineyards, and beautiful landscapes. The village is famous worldwide for the Château de Chenonceau, one of France’s most iconic castles. Often called the “Ladies’ Château” because of the influential women who shaped its history, the castle is uniquely built across the Cher River and is celebrated for its elegant Renaissance architecture and gardens.

Although small, Chenonceaux attracts large numbers of visitors each year thanks to the château, while retaining a quiet village atmosphere with historic buildings, local wine production, and easy access to other attractions in the Loire Valley.