Q.    What are the most popular chateaux by visitor numbers?

   A,    Chenonceau - 900 000 visitors per year
           Chambord - 700 000
           Ambroise - 375 000
           Azay-le-Rideau - 370 000
           Blois - 365 000
           Villandry - 300 000
           Langeais - 140 000
           Chaumont-sur-Loire - 125 000
           Ussé - 120 000
           Chinon - 110 000

As you can see the romance of Chenonceau draws the highest visitor numbers but they all work hard at attracting the eager tourist. From Villandry with its delightful gardens to Usse with its tenuous links to 'Sleeping Beauty'. Whichever you choose to visit you will come away with fond memories of a wonderful part of France,

  Q.   Will this site ever be finished?

   A.   The author is working hard at bringing you, the potential visitor, as much quality information on this beautiful part of France as possible --please be patient with him as he continues his quest.