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Village guide · Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire · 4 places to discover

A village on the banks of the Loire, Montsoreau is dominated by its 15th-century château, immortalised by Alexandre Dumas in La Dame de Monsoreau.

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The 4 must-see places in Montsoreau

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Château de Montsoreau Must-see

A 15th-century château built directly in the bed of the Loire, made famous by Alexandre Dumas's novel.

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Village of Montsoreau Must-see

White tuffeau houses bordering the Loire, ranked among the most beautiful villages of France.

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Montsoreau's View over the Loire

A panorama over the royal river from the village quays, at the confluence with the Vienne.

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Contemporary Art Centre of Montsoreau

A château housing a contemporary art collection, in dialogue with the Renaissance architecture.

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