Chaumont-sur-Loire

Loire Valley Castles.
Chaumont Château is located south of Blois in Chaumont-sur-Loire in the Loire-et-Cher department. It rises above the Loire on a steep slope, and is a picturesque backdrop for a small village lined up along the riverbank. The history of the castle dates back to the 12th century. Later, he changed his owners several times and was completely rebuilt. During the global economic crisis in the thirties of the last century, the last owners were forced to sell the castle to the state. Since 1992, an international garden festival has been held here annually.