Named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Loire Valley is home to numerous towns known for their chateaus.
Attractions
The Loire Valley is known primarily for two things: its castles and its wine. Some of the more popular chateaus include those in Ambois, Villandry, Blois and Chambord. Frommer's recommends renting a bicycle to go from town to town if possible.Frommer's: Loire Valley Active Pursuits
In addition to marveling at the chateaus, sampling the different wines in Loire Valley is another "great way to see the region" according to Concierge.com. The site recommends tasting the white wines in Vouvray and Savennières, and the red wines of Chinon and Cheverny.Concierge.com: Loire Valley Wine Routes
Key Towns in Loire Valley
- Amboise
- Angers
- Blois
- Chambord
- Cheverny
- Chinon
- Fontevrault
- Nantes
- Orléans
- Saumur
- Tours
Loire Valley Travel Packages
- TripAdvisor: Loire Valley Vacation Deals
Loire Valley Activities
Loire Valley Shopping
- Nantes Tourism: Nantes Shopping
References
Fast Facts
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Currency
Euro
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Country code
33
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Time zone
UTC + 1
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Also known as the Garden of France and the Cradle of the French LanguageTravel to France: Loire Valley
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Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site on November 30, 2000Official Site: Val de Loire FAQ
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This area runs France’s longest riverVoyageur Tours: Loire Valley
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