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Loire Valley aka: Loire

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100% of people who have been to Loire Valley think it's worth visiting. The most popular places in Loire Valley are Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes, Château De Chenonceau, and Amboise. Loire Valley is featured on the lists 400 Places on Earth You Have To Go and National Geographic 50 Places of a Lifetime 1999. Places in Loire Valley have been tagged castle and château.

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A gorgeous place... by T

…and one you must visit if you’re in France for any length of time. Some of my favourite memories of my trip are:

  • Cycling through vineyards and along rivers
  • Having one of the smaller chateaux all to myself
  • The chateau of Chenonceau

I will definitely go back for longer some day, as there is a lot that I didn’t get to see and a lot of wine and cheese that I didn’t get to sample!

over 5 years ago

Untitled by akash73

great places, nice castles to see (chanbord first)

over 5 years ago

Untitled by John Mason

was on a school trip. Stayed in a hotel which didn’t even have a modern crapper!

over 6 years ago

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“Hi folks! I'll be visiting the Loire Valley for about 4 days in April. Any recommendation on a cool (and not too expensive) chateau I could stay in? Thanks.” over 6 years ago

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