Chateau de Candes

The sumptuous and stylish maisons, lofts and apartments are scattered around the grounds and within the immediate vicinity of the stunning main castle building.

Candes-St-Martin is on the list of ‘des plus beaux villages de France’, or the most beautiful villages of France. A short walk (or ride) along the river is the village of Montsoreau, an old river port from the medieval period, when the Loire was a major trade route. It’s ch√¢teau, setting of a famous Dumas novel, is the only one in the Loire valley built in the riverbed itself.

What not to miss
The ancient abbey at Fontevraud, with its mix of historical and contemporary attractions.
Sampling the produce of the regions different wine appellations in one of the many local caves.
Paddling along the Vienne river between Chinon and Montsoreau in a canoe.