Belvís de Monroy Castle has a long history beginning in the 13th century. Located in the central part of Spain, its survival through stylistically contrasting periods in history has resulted in an aesthetically eclectic architectural design. This castle was built in the Middle Ages on the site of an older Moorish fortress, and then rehabilitated into a palace during the Renaissance. At present it is closed to the public, but you can visit it from the outside. You can also visit the old village spreading at its feet. During your visit, don't forget to go into the local museum, where you will learn many interesting facts about the place.
The Château du Lude is one of the many great châteaux of the Loire Valley in France. Le Lude is the most northerly château of the Loire Valley and one of the last important historic castles in France, still inhabited by the same family for the last 260 years. The château is testimony to four centuries of French architecture, as a stronghold transformed into an elegant house during the Renaissance and the 18th century. The monument is located in the valley of Le Loir. Its gardens have evolved throughout the centuries.