The chateau of Azay le Rideau rises on a picturesque and bucolic loop of the Indre river.
At first a medieval fortress, today the chateau, with its singular L plan, shows the evolution from gothic to the renaissance by a new conception of housing which will cesse to be a fortress and transform to a beautiful residence.
During the visit, note the organization of the Renaissance museum that regroups furniture, tapestries, items of daily use and paintings.
But keep some spare time to wander in the park and enjoy the reflection of the castle on the water surrounding it.