Centre-Val de Loire · France
Loire Valley
Fairy-tale châteaux scattered across river countryside.
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About Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is dotted with more than three hundred châteaux, ranging from the fairy-tale turrets of Chambord to the graceful river-spanning arches of Chenonceau. Gentle countryside, well-marked cycling routes along the river, and a mild climate make it one of the easiest regions in France to explore slowly by car or bike, stopping at vineyards and market towns along the way.
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