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Chargé

Centre-Val de Loire, France · Europe

About Chargé

Chargé is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Amboise, 4km from Chateau Royal d'Amboise.

Chargé is a town located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. With a population of 1,005, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chargé sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chargé to your route.

About Chargé

Chargé (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁʒe] ) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Chargé is a small town near Amboise. The Rock 'in Chargé festival has revitalized the village since 2006.

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What are the best things to do in Chargé?

Chargé offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chargé located?

Chargé is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4327 latitude, 1.0304 longitude.

What is the population of Chargé?

Chargé has a population of approximately 1,005 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,005
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.4327, 1.0304

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Chargé

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Chateau Royal d'Amboise

A royal chateau perched above the Loire where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years and is buried in the chapel.

4 km · about 5 min drive

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Château de Chenonceau

An elegant château spanning the River Cher in the Loire Valley, known as the Ladies' Castle for the women who shaped its history.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

ZooParc de Beauval

France's most celebrated zoo in the Loire Valley home to giant pandas and one of Europe's largest animal collections.

32 km · about 35 min drive

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Château de Villandry

The last of the great Renaissance châteaux built along the Loire, famed for its spectacular ornamental and vegetable gardens.

40 km · about 45 min drive

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Château de Chambord

The largest château in the Loire Valley, built as a hunting lodge for King Francis I and renowned for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.

42 km · about 50 min drive

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Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau

A jewel of French Renaissance architecture set on an island in the Indre River, reflected perfectly in its surrounding moat.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chargé.

Pocé-sur-Cisse

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,516

Amboise

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 12,685

Cangey

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,034

Nazelles-Négron

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 3,831

Noizay

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,091

La Croix-en-Touraine

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,094

Civray-de-Touraine

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,589

Bléré

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 4,794

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