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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Centre-Val de Loire, France · Europe
Mer is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Muides-sur-Loire, 10km from Château de Chambord.
Mer is a town located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. With a population of 5,830, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Mer 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 Mer to your route.
Mer (French pronunciation: [mɛʁ] ), also known as Mer-sur-Loire (pronounced [mɛʁ syʁ lwaʁ]; lit. 'Sea on Loire') for clarity, is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department, region of Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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Mer is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7056 latitude, 1.5062 longitude.
Mer has a population of approximately 5,830 people, making it a town in France.
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The largest château in the Loire Valley, built as a hunting lodge for King Francis I and renowned for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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