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Loir-et-Cher
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Blois, the Loire Valley and its magnificent Renaissance châteaux (including Chambord and Cheverny): this is the heart of French history. Beyond its 24 publicly accessible châteaux, thirty museums, numerous manors and religious buildings, Loir-et-Cher is also home to Beauval Zoo.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 41.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Blois
- Sub-prefectures: Romorantin-Lanthenay, Vendôme.
- Number of communes: 276.
- Population: 333,567 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 6,343 km².
- Density: 53 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Bouffry (256 m).
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
- Website: https://www.val-de-loire-41.com
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Tourism
Blois, the Loire Valley and its magnificent Renaissance châteaux (including Chambord and Cheverny): this is the heart of French history. Beyond its 24 publicly accessible châteaux, thirty museums, numerous manors and religious buildings, Loir-et-Cher is also home to one of Europe’s most famous and visited zoos, Beauval Zoo.