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![]() ![]() Loire Valley - the Garden of France by Luke White Visit France - French Accommodation / Return to Travel Articles The Loire Valley is the third most popular tourist destination in France. So how do you make the most of your visit - and how do you avoid the crowds? The Loire Valley is a very special part of France. It boasts a landscape of natural beauty, featuring some of the most perfectly preserved mediaeval and renaissance period towns, villages and châteaux the world has to offer. The Loire Valley is located in the historic heart of France that was so fervently coveted by the raiding English in the Middle Ages and attracted generations of reigning French Monarchs - the legacy of whom courses through the valley to this day.
The journey from Paris to the Loire Valley is a highlight in itself located just a two hour journey through countryside best described as spectacular. The great architectural heritage and stunning array of historic towns and villages are evidence of millennia of interaction between humans and their environment, and reflect the importance of the region during the Renaissance, and its relevance to the development of the modern French culture. Be prepared to leave disappointed however. No matter how much time you donate to your visit there it will always seem like you are leaving a lot unseen in the stunning Loire area. The region is simply too expansive, the sights too numerous and diverse, for the Loire to be considered as a quick and convenient whole. To maximise your time spent on any holiday is a must but in the Loire it is paramount. Day Tour From Paris
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The Loire Valley is easily accessible from Paris, thanks to numerous autoroutes and the fantastic high-speed TGV train system, which makes its Paris-to-Tours journey in only 55 minutes. With its stunning chateaux and proximity to Paris, the Loire Valley has a truly special atmosphere which is enhanced by the gentle climate and well-earned reputation as the "garden of France". Visiting the royal castles like Chenonceau, Chaumont or the impressive Chambord Castle is like taking a walk back into the greatest moments of France's history. Visit romantic castles and taste great wines it will be a truly special experience to not only experience everything it has to offer but also to meet personally with winemakers, local shopkeepers and bed & breakfast owners - the vast majority of whom speak some English. The Loire Valley is situated in the Centre Region of France. The major cities are Blois, Orléans, Tours and Saumur. The department emerged in the aftermath of the French revolution in 1790 and was formed from parts of the provinces of Orléans and Touraine. Visit France - French Accommodation / Return to Travel Articles
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