What is Cheverny Castle known for?
Amongst the most famous of the Loire Valley Castles, Cheverny was constructed in the seventeenth century in a homogenous style. It is built of stone from the quarries of Bourré which has the particularity of whitening and hardening with age, which gives the southern façade its characteristic whiteness.
How big is chateau de Cheverny?
100 hectares
Accessible to the public, an English style park and gardens covering almost 100 hectares surround the château. Planted between 1820 and 1860 by Paul de Vibraye, rare tree species including a number of magnificent specimens – lindens, redwoods and several varieties of cedar can be seen.
What is Cheverny wine?
Cheverny Wine Cheverny is an appellation for red and white wines in the central Loire Valley wine region of France. It was promoted from VDQS status in March 1993. The light, fresh Cheverny reds are based on Gamay and Pinot Noir. Cabernet Franc and Côt (the local name for Malbec) can play supporting roles.
What is Cheverny Blanc?
The Cheverny AOC is exactly that, hardly on the radar for most wine drinkers. This is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Chardonnay.
What is the history of the Chateau de Cheverny?
In 1914, the owner opened the château to the public, one of the first to do so. The de Vibraye family still operates it, and the Château de Cheverny remains a top tourist attraction to this day, renowned for magnificent interiors and its collection of furniture, tapestries, and objets d’art.
How far in advance should I book my Château de Cheverny tour?
We recommend booking Château de Cheverny tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 10 Château de Cheverny tours on Tripadvisor What’s the best way to see Château de Cheverny?
What to do near Château de Cheverny?
Attractions near Château de Cheverny: (1.01 mi) Les ânes de Madame (1.40 mi) Chateau de Troussay (0.82 mi) Maison des Vins de Cheverny (0.82 mi) Église de Saint Etienne (7.07 mi) Compagnons-du-Vent
Is the Cheverny chateau in Blois worth a visit?
The Cheverny Chateau is located some 30 min drive southeast of Blois, so it makes a great half day excursion. It is not the best one we saw on our 3 days Loire valley tour, but it was a memorable visit. The Chateau itself is nice, grand and splendid like most of them.