Pilot over the Loire Valley Castles

This book is aimed at light aircraft pilots as well as enthusiasts of the beautiful landscapes and monuments of the Loire Valley. For pilots who wish to combine the pleasure of piloting with the discovery of the Loire Valley, this book offers the information necessary for navigation, reconnaissance and the history of the most beautiful castles. For lovers of beautiful landscapes, this collection gives a glimpse of part of the Loire Valley from angles and lights that are inaccessible by land. The book is in five parts. The first part is a brief presentation of the Loire Valley region, followed by reminders of the genealogy of the French crown and the evolution of construction techniques and architectural art. The second part deals with the presentation of the aircraft used, air navigation to the Blois-Le Breuil aerodrome from the west of the Paris region, the conditions and restrictions for overflying. The third part suggests an aerial tour to discover the most beautiful castles located between the cities of Chambord and Tours. The information necessary for the preparation and execution of the flights is provided from immediately usable tables. Each castle is the subject of a succinct presentation completed with figures and tables enriched with aerial and/or ground photographs. The fourth part offers an overview of the most beautiful castles from Blois in the direction of Paris. The fifth and last part includes a set of useful information for visiting the castles, the conduct of the flight and various bibliographical information.