Le Rivau Castle (France)

The Loire Valley declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, is one of the north-central region of France, known as the Garden of France and the Cradle of the French language, and is characterized by a unique landscape and cultural monuments such as the Castle Le Rivau which illustrates to an exceptional degree the ideals of Rinascimentoe of the Middle Ages.

The Château du Rivau is a private property restored with passion and taste.
Le Rivau is made up of the medieval castle, the royal stables, the wine press, the granary of the Golden Fleece and 12 lovely gardens which have been classified "Remarkable Garden", which is selected by the Ministry of Culture of the most beautiful gardens in France. Its rare plants and its collection of 450 varieties of roses are fragrant roses conservatory.
The Rivau Castle is 95 minutes from Paris, 45mn from Tours Train Station.
Guided visits for groups, picnic of typical regional specialties, cooking classes in Italian or French, Wine tasting of Chinon and Saint Maure goat cheese.