A few kilometres north of Fontevraud, the Château de Montsoreau stands at the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers in one of the most photographed spots in the Loire Valley. Built in the fifteenth century in the Flamboyant Gothic style, it was constructed partially in the Loire riverbed — meaning at certain historical water levels, boats could dock at its walls.
Today the château houses the Château de Montsoreau — Museum of Contemporary Art, which holds rotating exhibitions from a significant private collection of contemporary and conceptual art, creating an interesting contrast between the medieval architecture and modern works. The view from the terrace over the river confluence is excellent. The village of Montsoreau itself is a designated "Most Beautiful Village of France" and worth strolling through.