Chateau de Meung sur Loire

Chateau de Meung sur Loire is a beautiful medieval castle located in Meung-sur-Loire, a commune in the Loiret department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The castle was built in the 13th century and is noted for its splendid stone balconies and Gothic style windows. It is considered to be one of the best-preserved castles in the Loire Valley. Inside, the castle complex includes a moat surrounding the keep, two concentric enclosures, and a dungeon. The interior also has several suites and chambers, each decorated with period furniture, tapestries, and paintings. Visitors can explore the extensive formal gardens, including the water fountain and fish pond, as well as the rose gardens, orchard, and tree-lined paths. The castle is also home to a museum, where visitors can take guided tours of the building and its grounds.