Castle of Chamerolles

A little northeast of Orléans you will find the medieval "perfume castle", Château de Chamerolles, built at the beginning of the Renaissance. In fact ruins until a few decades ago, when a major restoration restoration of the building. Today the castle houses an interesting museum of the region's perfume production from 1500 to 1900, as well as a historical distillery and an interactive exhibition where you can smell the perfumes. The castle is also surrounded by a beautiful Renaissance garden, which a prime example of French garden design.