See the date 1940 on the end of the wall in the foreground? That's a flood marker, and the date is right at the beginning of the Second World War. You can imagine that something quite dramatic might have happened. If you want to find out more, we would be delighted to pass on the stories from this period, as well as the better known Renaissance history.
To enquire about our private guided tours of chateaux, wineries, markets and more email us or use our contact form. More tour ideas can be found on the Loire Valley Time Travel website.