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Village guide · Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire · 4 places to discover

A village on the banks of the Loir, Lavardin is dominated by the ruins of an imposing medieval keep, surrounded by troglodyte houses typical of the Vendômois.

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The 4 must-see places in Lavardin

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Keep of Lavardin Must-see

The ruins of an imposing 11th-century keep, considered one of the finest fortresses of the Loir valley.

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Village of Lavardin Must-see

Troglodyte houses and old residences bordering the Loir, at the foot of the keep.

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Medieval Bridge of Lavardin

An old bridge spanning the Loir, offering an iconic view of the village and the keep.

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Saint-Genest Church of Lavardin

A Romanesque church adorned with medieval frescoes, a hidden gem of the Vendômois village.

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