Loire Valley France Travel and Tourism Information Guide - Loire
Loire Valley Guide, The Loire Valley is home to great wine and the elegant manor houses called chateaux. The Loire Valley town of Tours is only one hour away from Pairs via the fast TGV trains. The castle lover will have a great time in the Loire Valley of France.
Map of the Chateaux in the Loire Valley
Map of the Loire Valley of France with the important towns and chateaux to visit in the Loire valley.
Map of the Loire Valley of France with the important towns and chateaux to visit in the Loire valley.
Loire Valley Gardens
Get the lowdown on visiting chateau gardens in the Loire Valley from this article by Eve Bergazyn.
Get the lowdown on visiting chateau gardens in the Loire Valley from this article by Eve Bergazyn.
Hotels Loire Valley and Castles
Find hotels and other interesting lodging opportunities in the Loire Valley from Venere.
Find hotels and other interesting lodging opportunities in the Loire Valley from Venere.
Loire Valley Online
Loire Valley online has lots of regional information for the traveler, from weather to lodging to interesting information on the chateaux.
Loire Valley online has lots of regional information for the traveler, from weather to lodging to interesting information on the chateaux.
The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes
In 2000, the The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes was designated at UNESCO World heritage site. Here is the description and justification for that designation
In 2000, the The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes was designated at UNESCO World heritage site. Here is the description and justification for that designation
Val de Loire
This site allows you to explore the Loire Valley and its culture.
This site allows you to explore the Loire Valley and its culture.
Tourist Office of Tours
The city of Tours can make a fine base to explore the wine and chateaux of the Loire Valley. Here is the official Tourist Office site of Tours.
The city of Tours can make a fine base to explore the wine and chateaux of the Loire Valley. Here is the official Tourist Office site of Tours.
Montrichard
Information on this Loire Valley historic town with castle, including pictures.
Information on this Loire Valley historic town with castle, including pictures.
Château de Chenonceau
Visiting information for the Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. This beautiful Chateau sits over the river Cher, and reflects beautifully in its calm waters. Lots of resources for children.
Visiting information for the Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. This beautiful Chateau sits over the river Cher, and reflects beautifully in its calm waters. Lots of resources for children.
Château d'Amboise
Wikipedia has lots of information on the Château d'Amboise. The official site of the chateau is currently only in French.
Wikipedia has lots of information on the Château d'Amboise. The official site of the chateau is currently only in French.
Chateau de Villesavin
The Rennaisance style Chateau de Villesavin has a museum of costumes and objects recalling all the history of the marriage since 1840, and a museum of horse drawn cars and baby carriages.
The Rennaisance style Chateau de Villesavin has a museum of costumes and objects recalling all the history of the marriage since 1840, and a museum of horse drawn cars and baby carriages.
Château de Cheverny
Cheverny, built in the first part of the 17th Century, is built in Louis XIII classical style, and is surrounded by a woodland park which can be toured in electric cars and boats.
Cheverny, built in the first part of the 17th Century, is built in Louis XIII classical style, and is surrounded by a woodland park which can be toured in electric cars and boats.
Château de Blois
Château de Blois information from Wikipedia. The chateau is owned by the town of Blois and is a major tourist attraction.
Château de Blois information from Wikipedia. The chateau is owned by the town of Blois and is a major tourist attraction.