A favourite destination of the former kings of France, the Loir-et-Cher today attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its rich historic, architectural, artistic and natural heritage. Highlights include the town of Blois and its magnificent buildings along the royal river, the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, such as Chambord and Cheverny, the Loir Valley and its religious buildings containing magnificent murals, and the wild landscapes of the Sologne region.