The Loire Valley in France is often called the Cradle of the French, as it home to many of the sights that are thought of when France comes to mind. This 310-square-mile area of France near the northwest of the country has vineyards, fruit orchards, artichoke and asparagus fields, and historic towns that reflect the architecture of Renaissance-era France.
60-Second GeographyLoire Valley, France
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Loire Valley with Central Holidays
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Even without the celebration of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the world’s most influential artists, the Loire valley is well-worth a visit. The enjoyment of France’s vineyard covered countrysides and gorgeous castles will be infused with an important era that was full of wonder and excitement in what beauty meant to the eye of the beholder. |
Discover the Loire ValleyTravel to France and see the Loire Valley, the “Garden of France”, an enchanted land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills dotted with innumerable chateaux. It is perhaps the charm of its gentle paced life that has made it a sought-after location for poets and writers. To get to this fairy-tale land you pick up a car in Paris and delve into this magic world, even sleeping in chateaux. A wide line-up of castles will be seen – spectacular Chateau de Chambord, a royal hunting reserve larger than Paris itself. In Chambord also visit Joan of Arc’s house. Continue your fly and drive France vacation and visit the town of Tours, dating back to Gallo-Roman times… |
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Normandy & Chateaux RegionFrom Normandy to the Loire Valley, explore the storied history of these regions on this private deluxe France vacation package. Discover Caen’s fortifications, reminder of France’s 100 Years War and the French Revolution. Travel back in time to the landing beaches of the Allied Forces during the D-Day Normandy invasions. Visit the island and pilgrimage site of Mont St. Michel topped by a medieval monastery. Savor Normandy’s delectable culinary specialties and taste acclaimed wines of the Loire Valley. Stroll the picturesque cobblestone streets and view the charming timber framed or “pan-de-bois” homes of Le Mans and explore the grandeur of the Loire Valley’s splendid châteaux. |
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Loire Valley CuisineTravel to France for the culinary-focused experience of a lifetime in Paris and the Loire Valley. Your cooking class experience in Paris includes a visit of a local market and lunch. Further along on this gastronomic extravaganza trip to France, travel to the banks of the river Loire to the town of Langeais. Here you will experience an authentically rich stay in the Château de Rochecotte, an 18th century château located in the famous Loire Valley, midway between Tours and Saumur. Once the private estate of Prince Talleyrand, the château is ideally located for visiting all the famous châteaux, abbeys, churches and museums as well as the area’s world-famous vineyards. |
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