Loire Valley, the garden of kings
Less than two hours from Paris, the Loire Valley lines up the most beautiful Renaissance châteaux in France along a UNESCO-listed river. KTS composes princely stays here, between châteaux, gardens, vineyards and the gentle art of living.
From the first idea to the final evening, we compose your journey by hand, and stay reachable at every moment.
Along the châteaux
Chambord
The largest château of the Loire, a Renaissance masterpiece with its double-helix staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, set in a vast walled estate.
Chenonceau
The Ladies' château, gracefully spanning the river Cher, the most visited and most romantic of the Loire.
Villandry
Famous for its extraordinary Renaissance gardens, among the most beautiful in France.
Amboise
A royal residence overlooking the river and the final home of Leonardo da Vinci, at the Clos Lucé.
Saumur
The Cadre noir, sparkling wines and troglodyte cellars carved into the tuffeau stone.
Tours
The elegant, gourmet capital of the valley, with its old town and lively squares, a perfect base.
In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years at the Clos Lucé in Amboise, as a guest of François I. We arrange a private visit of his manor and its gardens, where his machines come to life, the last home of a Renaissance genius, a few steps from the royal château.
The cradle of the French Renaissance
It was in the Loire Valley that the French Renaissance took root. From François I to Catherine de Médicis, the kings of France made it their playground, raising châteaux of light and inviting the greatest artists of their time.
From Chambord’s double-helix staircase to the formal gardens of Villandry, this royal taste for beauty shaped an entire landscape, a concentration of art, architecture and gardens unmatched anywhere in France.
Each season, a different valley
- Spring · April–JuneGardens in bloom, Villandry, Chaumont, and soft light over the châteaux.
- Summer · July–AugustEvening sound-and-light shows at the châteaux and gentle life along the Loire.
- Autumn · September–OctoberThe grape harvest, golden vineyards and quieter châteaux away from the crowds.
“In the Loire Valley, history is visited in majesty.”
The Loire Valley in images
