Loir-et-Cher places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Loir-et-Cher department of Loire Valley. See also our Loir-et-Cher travel guide
Blois
The town of Blois, with its castle, cathedral, extensive historic centre and other monuments is one of our favourite Loire Valleyt towns See guide
Chateau de Blois
One of the most impressive of the Loire castles, the Chateau de Blois is best known for its double helix renaissance staircase See guide
Chateau de Chambord
The largest castle in the Loire Valley, Chateau de Chambord exceeds all expectations with its grandeur - despite being built as a hunting lodge and rarely occupied! See guide
Chateau de Chaumont
The small village of Chaumont-sur-Loire is dominated by the Chateau de Chaumont, one of the largest Loire Valley castles and with a famous annual International Garden Festival See guide
Chateau de Cheverny
Cheverny Castle is perhaps the most opulently furnished of the Loire castles, and also has very lovely gardens See guide
Lavardin
With a river and ancient bridge below and an ancient castle above Lavardin, it is an exceptionally pretty little village See guide
Vendome
Now listed as a 'town of art and history', Vendome retains many monuments from its active past despite extensive wartime damage See guideFor more information see the Loir-et-Cher guide
Market towns & days in Loir-et-Cher
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Blois: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday
Bracieux: Thursday
Cellettes: Thursday
Chailles: Saturday
Chambon-sur-Cisse: Saturday
Chatres-sur-Cher: Tuesday
Contres: Friday
Cormeray: Tuesday
Droue: Tuesday
Gievres: Tuesday
Herbault: Monday
Huisseau-sur-Cosson: Wednesday
Lamotte-Beuvron: Friday
Langon: Friday
Les Montils: Saturday
Marchenoir: Tuesday
Mennetou-sur-Cher: Thursday
Mer: Monday
Mondoubleau: Saturday & Monday all day
Monthou-sur-Cher: Wednesday
Montlivault: Tuesday
Montoire-sur-le-Loir: Saturday
Montrichard: Friday
Neung-sur-Beuvron: Saturday
Nouan-le-Fuzelier: Wednesday
Noyers-sur-Cher: Sunday
Oucques: Wednesday
Ouzouer-le-Marche: Friday
Pezou: Thursday
Pontlevoy: Thursday
Romorantin-Lanthenay: Wednesday all day & Saturday & Friday
Saint-Aignan: Saturday all day
Saint-Claude-de-Diray: Tuesday & Friday
Saint-Gervais-la-Foret: Friday
Saint-Laurent-Nouan: Friday
Saint-Ouen: Wednesday
Salbris: Thursday & Saturday
Savigny-sur-Braye: Tuesday
Selles-sur-Cher: Thursday all day
Souday: Wednesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Loir-et-Cher
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
ZooParc de Beauval
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Blois: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Domaine régional de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Jardin du château de Talcy
Jardin du domaine de Sasnières
Parc du château de Beauregard
Roseraie des terrasses de l’évêché
National Monuments
Fougeres-sur-Bievre Chateau
Talcy Chateau
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Lavardin: See tourist guide