Château de Villandry

The gardens of the historic Château de Villandry might well be the most impressive in the Loire Valley – and that's really saying something! * You could spend a whole day roaming through the immaculately arranged variety of plants, herbs, vegetables and water features, which contrast beautifully with the sober elegance of the château's architecture. * Full of history, the site of the château was once a 14th-century keep where a truce between France and England was discussed, as well as a gift once acquired by Napoleon Bonaparte for his brother.