Loire Valley Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
Follow this famous river as it winds its way through central France to see breathtaking chateaux in glorious locations with sumptuous furnishings. Don't miss the magnificent Gothic Chartres Cathedral and visit the house where Joan of Arc stayed in Orleans. Pass wonderful vineyards heavy with grapes and enjoy life at a gentle pace exploring the by-ways of the Loire Valley.
Loire Valley Highlights
- Cathedral of St Etienne, Bourges- dating from about 1200-1255, it is an exceptionally fine example of French Gothic architecture
- Le Château des Senteurs, Blancafort - wonderful 15th century chateau set in glorious grounds
- Chartres Cathedral - a magnificent Gothic Cathedral with over 150 superb stained glass windows
- Château d'Amboise - built on a promontory overlooking the Loire River, the château began its life in the eleventh century
- Saint Gatien's Cathedral, Tours - a magnificent concoction of intricate stone work and soaring towers built between 1170 and 1547
- Château de Meung-sur-Loire - continuously occupied for 900 years, this fabulous chateau has some very spooky dungeons
Plan your visit to the Loire Valley
- Loire Valley Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in the Loire Valley
- Loire Valley Attractions - browse a list of attractions in the Loire Valley
- Loire Valley Short Breaks - offers and ideas in the Loire Valley
Hotels in other popular destinations
Paris Hotels - Lille Hotels - Normandy Hotels
St Tropez Hotels - Reims Hotels
