Attractions

The Loire valley is famous for its chateaux – the magnificent castles built by the Kings and Dukes of France when the area was known as 'The playground of the Kings'  

Consequently the Loire valley is one of the most interesting places to visit in France. It has something for everyone and with a clement climate to match. Just right for a holiday break in France and not that far from the UK and Ireland. A reasonable run in the car to tackle easily in a day and with time to spare.

The region is renowned for the following sights:

Chateaux

• Amboise                   
• Angers                      
• Azay le Rideau         
• Blois                          
• Brezé                          
• Brissac-Quincé       
• Chambord                
• Chenonceaux           
• Cherverny                  
• Chinon                       
• Montreuil Bellay        
• Montsoreau                
• Saumur                     
• Villandry                     

Churches and Abbeys

• Fontevraud Abbey
• Tours Cathedral
• Le Puy Notre Dame

Museums

• Musée des Blindes Tank museum, Saumur           www.museedesblindes.fr