Take a guided tour of the Loire Valley Castles. Château de ChissayBetween Montrichard and Chenonceaux, Château de Chissay was once a fortified castle dating back to the 12th century but refurbished in the 16th century in Renaissance style. The gardens are also remarkable and were designed by André Le Nôtre, who also designed the gardens of Versailles for King Louis XIV. Château de Cheverny: Built in 1634 and privately owned, Cheverny is known as one of the most elegantly furnished castles in the Loire Valley. And on this tour, you have a chance to experience those little pockets of the Loire that make it so unique and compelling.