That's right, France has a castle capital ... In particular, the Château de Chambord— the biggest of the Loire Valley's castles — is a must-see if it's your first time in the valley.

Impressive buildings and beautiful grounds await in the Loire Valley, Dordogne, and Alsace at these 8 beautiful French castles you can visit on your next trip to France.

to the keep of the Château de Chambord in France's Loire Valley. Italian architect Domenico da Cortona is believed to have designed the majestic Renaissance château, which features an interior with ...