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Why are there so many Loire Valley castles?



photo"> photo chenonceau, on the cher, is one of the famous Loire châteaux.  it was built by the king's entourage.  © photo: nicolas montard

Chenonceau, on the Cher, is one of the famous Loire châteaux. It was built by the King’s entourage. © Photo: Nicolas Montard

Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise… They are world famous and attract millions of visitors each year. But why do the edges of the Loire and their surroundings concentrate so many – magnificent – castles?

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