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Amboise
On the banks of the Loire, 20 miles (32km) east of Tours, is the Renaissance town of Amboise, a popular holiday destination.…
Angers
The holiday destination of Angers straddles the Maine River, towards the west of the Loire Valley, and is a popular base…
Blois
Much of the historic ambience of medieval Blois remains preserved in its white-washed houses and narrow cobbled alleys,…
Château d'Angers
A kilometre-long wall, studded with 17 circular towers, surrounds this vast medieval fortress. Visitors can tour Château…
Château d'Ussé
The Château d'Ussé overlooks the Indre River, built by Charles VII in the mid-15th century. The fairytale…
Château de Chambord
Eleven miles (18km) east of Blois, the vast Château de Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley.…
Château de Chenonceau
Only a few miles outside Tours, on the River Cher, the Château de Chenonceau is probably the most celebrated of…
Fontevraud Abbey
Built in the 12th century, Fontevraud Abbey is thought to be the site of the graves of King Henry II of England, his…
Orléans
At one time the second most important city in France after Paris, Orléans is today a modest and attractive city…
Saumur
Saumur is located at the confluence of the Loire and Thouet rivers in Loire Valley. The region is known for producing…
Tours
Located at the junction of the Loire and the Cher Rivers, the holiday destination of Tours is a great base for exploring…
Villandry
Five miles (8km) outside Tours is the tiny village of Villandry and its wonderful château. The château is…
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