Loire Valley

Loire Valley The Loire Valley is a lavish region known as Chateaux Country. It has also  been referred to as the Valley of the Kings because of its ties to the French Royals. Visiting the amazing places like Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny, Villandry,, or Chinon  will more than satisfy your curiosity of the great historic wonders that are scattered throughout the region. With the best locations for visiting and staying in the region being Orleans, Tours, and Amboise or many of the neighboring villages. Consider combining a visit to the Loire Valley with Paris and possibly the nearby region of Normandy

 There are plenty of opportunities in the area to enjoy the outdoors and to canoe, kayak and even river cruise on the longest river in France, the Loire. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are more than 3,000 lakes and forests with wildlife and hiking. There are also several white wines, like Sancerre, Vouray, and Pouilly-Fume that will make your trip to Loire most memorable and several deserts not to be missed.

Suggested ideas, tips, and sights for your stay in the Loire Valley

• Three nights is an ideal stay in the region
• Renting a car is best for the easiest access to the chateaux and countryside.
• You can visit the area from Paris on a day trip. Several  tour companies offer day trips or you can do the visit with a driver
• Towns and Villages of Interest - Orleans, Tours, Amboise, Le Mans, Angers, Saumur, Nantes,, and Blois
• Journey to visit the wine routes of the area,
• Explore some of the most enhanting chateaux, Chenonceau, Chinon, Chambord and and more than 120 others that are opened to the public

Optional Favorites
• Extend you stay to include Normandy and the D-Day sights and Mont Saint Michel