The document provides information about several chateaux in the Loire Valley region of France. It discusses that the chateaux were built in the 10th century as castles by French kings along the Loire River between Main and Sully-Sur-Loire. It then provides more specific details about Château de Cheverny, including its history as belonging to the Hurault family for over six centuries, its interior decorations, and additional amenities like a park and Tintin museum. Finally, it briefly describes Château de la Sente built in the 15th century in Dordogne, France with 17 rooms that can accommodate 41 guests.

1. Les Chateux De La Loire
By Catherine Petit

2. About Loire Valley
What are chateaux and who built them?
They are castles built by French kings.
Where is the Loire Valley?
Between Main and Sully - Sur - Loire.
What is the Loire?
It’s a river.
When were they built and why?
They were built in the 10th century because they didn’t want to be far from the
seat of power.

3. Cheverny!

4. History
The Cheverny has belonged to the Hurault’s family for
more then six centuries.
The Cheverny was built in the first part of the 17th
century.
It took 30 years to finish the Cheverny.

5. Interior
The whole inside of the Cheverny is decorated and
furnished with beautiful things.

6. Other Things You Can Do.
The Cheverny has a beautiful park you can walk
though.
The Cheverny also has a Tintin Museum.

8. Map
Cheverny is located in
the department of
Loire - et - Cher in the
Loire Valley in France.

9. Château de la Sente

10. Château de la Sente
Name: Château de la Sente
Château de la Sente was built in the 15th century
Location: France - Dordogne
Chateau’s History: Château de la sente was built in
the 15 century.
Describe The Interior: Château de la Sente has 17 rooms that can hold 41 guests. It also has a wine cellar, a bar, a
breakfast room, a living room, a dinning room, and a game room.
Describe The Amenities: You can get married at Château de la Sente.
Fun Things: Some fun things you can do in the area is canoeing, hot air ballooning, biking,boat trips, paragliding,
and climbing.
Date/Time: 4/25/11 at 3pm
Cost: € 1000

11. Bibliography
Websites Picture
http://www.brodyaga.com/pages/viewlarge.php?id=847&cty=Azay-le-
Rideau&place=France,%20Centre
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loire_Valley
http://www.fotopedia.com/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Cheverny
http://www.holiday-chateau.com/search_by_region/france_belgium/
dordogne/chateau_de_la_sente/general_history/
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