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Loire information Summary |
- Getting here: The Loire Valley is easily accessible from anywhere in the world as the countries capital city of Paris is one of the planets most popular destinations and from there France's great transport infrastructure gets you here quickly and comfortably. From mainland Europe you can drive or take the train - both giving you many alternative routes into this beautiful part of France. From the UK the ferry ports in northern France make a convenient arrival point and are within a good driving distance of the region. Eurostar and the tunnel make rail travel the preferred option for many. More information here
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- Loire chateaux: The chateau has become synonymous with the Loire from the time it was embraced by French Royalty as a safe haven and then as a rich cultural playground. What they and their noble followers created is here for us all to see today. There is the outrageous extravagance (no wonder there was a revolution!) of Chambord the beauty of Chenonceau and Azay le Rideau as well as great medieval examples at Loches, Chinon and Langeais. More information here
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- Places to stay in the Loire: As such a popular destination the area has a variety of accommodation options from sumptuous chateau hotels to chambre d'hotes, France's B&B's. The gite is probably the most popular choice and has become a byword for holiday accommodation in western Europe. Gites in Loire can vary from the original concept of a small outbuilding conversion in the country offering basic facilities to delightful properties set in their own ground with a pool. More information here
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