Loire Valley is located in the centre of France with Paris and Normandy to the north, Burgundy to the East, Limousin and Auvergne to the south, and Poitou Charentes and Pays de la Loire to the west. There are plenty of great holiday rentals to choose from in this region.
Activities
Loire valley is famous for its stunning Chateaux such as the spectacular chateau of Chambord near Bois. You can visit many of the Chateaux and stay in those which have been converted to small hotels or B & B’s. In the Loire Valley there is plenty of holiday accommodation to rent either directly from the owners or with their agents. The region enjoys long hot summers and mild winters.
Cuisine
With the fertile farmland producing such high quality food, you can find some extraordinarily good restaurants serving the local specialties. The dishes vary from freshwater trout and salmon, to wild duck and boar, followed by tarte tatin (apple pie), which originated from the Loire valley. These delicious meals can be washed down with some equally delicious local wines such as the white Sancerre and the red Chinon. It is possible to visit some of the vineyards, taste their wines and buy them if they are to your liking.
Outdoor activities include tennis, golf, hiking, fishing and cycling.
Historical sites
Sites worth visiting include the Leonardo da Vinci museum near Amboise, the sound and light show at the chateau near Azay-le-Rideau, the cathedral with its stained glass windows at Chartres and the Joan of Arc house in Orleans.
Cities/towns
The main cities/towns for shopping, restaurants, bars, vacation rentals and holiday accommodation in the Loire valley are: Orleans, Amboise, Bois, Tours, Valencay, Chartes, Chateauroux, Bourges, Vierzon, La Chatre, Salbris, Loches, Chinon, Le Blanc, Vendome, Gien, Briare, Artenay, Chateaudun, Montargis and Romorantin-lanthenay.
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