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Renaissance châteaux, medieval monasteries, troglodyte caves, vineyards and Europe’s last untamed river – the Loire Valley overflows with riches. For centuries this was the playground of royalty, so you’ll need time to explore even a fraction of its treasures.

Fairytale castles like Chinon sit perched above the river. Others such as Chenonceau actually span the water’s flow, while Azay-le-Rideau sits like a tiny jewel in the centre of its own moat. Vast Villandry is surrounded by a wonderful tapestry of colourful vegetable plants and other châteaux have glorious gardens devoted to medieval, perfumed plants or roses. Even the names breathe romance – Chaumont, Chambord, Sully-sur-Loire.

Along with its architectural masterpieces, the Loire Valley has other gems. There are museums of hunting (and poaching!), classic cars, porcelain, music – even shirt making! Sip local Sancerre wine and taste gourmet goat’s cheese, cruise the Loire itself and slip gently into the past.

  

Loire Valley Fast Facts
• There are more than 300 châteaux in the region, built mainly from the 15th-18th centuries.
• The famous upside-down apple pie, “tarte tatin”, comes from here.
• The Loire is France’s longest river.
• On the banks of the Loire, the cave galleries of stone dug out of the rock
(formerly used to build châteaux) are nowadays remarkable wine and mushroom cellars.
• Cute, hardworking beavers have gradually returned to the Loire River since their reintroduction 25 years ago.

 

Flights to Loire Valley
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Loire Valley Accommodation
With a range of accommodation in Loire Valley, there is something to suit every requirement and budget. Contact your local House of Travel for full Loire Valley accommodation options. 

Loire Valley Sightseeing 
There is so much to see and do in Loire Valley! Contact your local House of Travel for full accommodation options. 

 

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