Description

The Loire Valley is undoubtedly the ultimate destination for castle enthusiasts! Embark on an extraordinary journey through ancient French cities. With this guide, you'll traverse the capital of fifteenth-century France and witness its historical grandeur firsthand. You'll explore the locales where d'Artagnan and his Musketeer comrades embarked on their adventures and where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final days. Discover how Nostradamus accurately foretold the demise of a French king and why several English monarchs, including Richard the Lionheart, are interred in France. Uncover the true identity of Joan of Arc and the reason behind the phrase Paris is worth a mass. And find out why the French reside in caves and whether the Templar curse ever materialized. Listen to intriguing tales about a royal favorite promoting a bridge, the French employing the Trojan Horse strategy, and a queen's daring escape from captivity through a window. This guide is brimming with courtly gossip and verified facts that have influenced the course of history. Eager to behold the grandest, oldest, tallest, most feminine, most fabulous castles, and the castle with the deepest moat? Then download this audio guide. It will lead you to the main entrance and chronicle the historical events that unfolded there, enabling you to determine if a particular attraction merits a visit.