Loire Valley

Renowned for its sumptuous châteaux, the glorious valley of the Loire is rich in both history and architecture. Like the river Loire, this vast region runs through the heart of French life. Its sophisticated cities, landscape and gourmet food and wine add up to paradise.

The lush Loire valley is supremely regal.
Orleans was France's intellectual capital in the 13th century, attracting artists, poets and troubadours to the royal court.

Due to its central location, culture and fine cuisine, Tours is the visitor's capital.

Angers is a close second, but more authentic are the historic towns of Amboise, & Blois. The classic Loire valley is a château trail which embraces the Renaissance gardens of Villandry and the fairytale turrets of Azay-le-Rideau.

Nantes in the west is a breezy, forward-looking port and gateway to the Atlantic.

The windswept Vendée is edged by a wild, sandy coastline that is perfect for windsurfers and nature lovers alike.

WEATHER

West of France the climate is temperate, rainfall is spread out over the year but is rarely intense. Winters are mild and the region enjoys long days of sunshine.

The further we go from the coast, the less you feel the Atlantic influence and the more the seasons are significant. Colder winters and warmer summers. Rainfall is less heavy than on the coasts.

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Links to Regions and attractions in the Area

Details on the region - English version

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Loire Valley Online
The internet reference of the Loire Valley

Our selection includes many of those in proximity to Orleans, Blois or Tours. None are far from the Loire River.

The Val de Loire, third biggest winegrowing area in France.

TOWNS IN THE REGION
WITH THEIR OWN WEB SITE

Angers :http://www.ville-angers.fr
Carquefou :http://www.Mairie-Carquefou.fr
Couéron :http://www.Mairie-Coueron.fr
La Baule :http://www.la-baule.fr
La Ferté-Bernard :http://www.planet.fr
Le Mans :http://www.ville-lemans.fr
Les Coëvrons :http://www.coevrons.com
Nantes :http://www.mairie-nantes.fr
Saint-Nazaire :http://www.mairie-SaintNazaire.fr
Saumur :http://www.chevalnews.com