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Gems of the Loire Valley: Must visit Châteaux's, cities, restaurant recommendations & dozens of hidden gems you simply cannot miss on your visit to France!
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items Explore this romantic region of France with me & fall in love with the wonder, mystery and gorgeous countryside! A mix of the most famous & lesser known Châteaux's spread across the picturesque Loire Valley. All of these stunning locations ar...
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Treasures of the Loire Valley: Blog Series
10 of the best Chateaux's of the Loire Valley!
Must see locations & things to do in Loire Valley
Hidden gems of the Loire Valley
Best Bites in the Loire Valley
Treasures of the Loire Valley: Blog Series
Come with me as I explore the treasures tucked away in the Loire Valley, discover hidden gems, charming villages and rarely visted Chateau's
Come with me to explore the most beautiful chateaus in the Loire Valley, France & a few amazing hidden gems (La Pagode de Chanteloupe & Mini Parq de Chateaux)! *Chenonceau Chateau, Amboise Chateau & Close Luce Chateau (home where Leonardo...
Treasures of the Loire Valley-Castles & Hidden Gems
The Loire Valley is full of amazing chateaus; join me as I tour several of them. Begining with the grandaddy of all chateaus, Chambord Chateau. Discover the hidden gem, Villesavin Chateau and enjoy the feeding of the hounds unique experience at Cheve...
Loire Valley Day Two: Chambord’s Majesty, Hidden Ruins & a Night of Light
10 of the best Chateaux's of the Loire Valley!
After touring more than a dozen French chateaus, these are my favorite that are spread across the scenic Loire Valley. Visit one or visit them all & be enchanted by their timeless beauty! *Learn more in the Treasures of the Loire Valley section!
Stunning Château that overlooks the Loire River Valley & was once the seat of the Kings of France during the 16th century.
Château Royal d'Amboise
Hands down one of the most incredible and important Chateaux's in the Loire River Valley-
Royal Château of Blois
Incredible château that spans the Cher river with a rich, deep history & former residence of both Diane de Portier & Catherine de Medici
Chenonceau Château castle admission ticket & guide
Guided tour of 2 of the most famous chatteaux Chenonceau & Chambord-
Chenonceau & Chambard chateaux's combo tickets
Final residence of Leonardo Di Vinci! See a copy of Mona Lisa up close and the bedchamber where the famous artist died.
Chateau Clos-Luce tour in Amboise
The grandest and largest chateau in the Loire Valley & a must see while in the area!
Loire River Valley Tour- Chambord chateau: skip the line/chateau combo ticket
Charming former royal residence of French kings who used Villesavin as a hunting lodge, it has been well preserved for 400 years
Château de Villesavin
Another famous castle in the Loire Valley. Chateau Cheverny is known for its Grand Salon paintings and tapestries. Tours: 9:15am-6:00pm, Open every day without reservation! The apartments on the 1st floor bear witness to the French art of living: the...
Château de Cheverny
Beautiful Castle seated high above the Loire river, with working drawbridge and a moat. Allow yourself at least 3 hours in any case for your visit to the International Garden Festival. You'll want ample time to explore the gorgeous gardens, sample a ...
Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
The Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most visited castles in the Loire valley, and in the centre of the village on the Indre river. It is a very beautiful renaissance style chateau in a lovely location surrrounded on three sides by water. The ...
Azay-le-Rideau
Just outside the city of Tours, the chateau is enourmous and surrounded by the most stunning gardens. Enjoy a spectacular view of the gardens from the top of one of the towers! Then take your time to stroll through the gardens, meander through the pa...
Château de Villandry
Must see locations & things to do in Loire Valley
Everything you need to find the charming villages, quaint alleyways, historic sights, castles, and all the little gems hidden in these beautiful cities
Visiting Blois feels like taking a step back in time to a quaint and charming village with half timber houses, medieval churches, picturesque views along the river, cute shops and restaurants with savory cuisine to sample
Blois, France; a beautiful and historic town in the heart of the Loire Valley
15 of the best locations & sights in the area you don't want to miss while in the Loire Valley
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Loire Valley (2025)
Guided tour of the most popular/famous chateaus and the city of Tours
Tours of the most famous Chateaus of the Loire Valley departing from Tours
Magnificent city with exquisite architecture, churches, historic sites & lovely gardens making it the perfect starting point for a trip to the Loire Valley
Visit Tours, the gateway city of the Loire Valley - France
Special pass for entry to the major sites, monuments and castels near the Loire Valley
Passion monuments pass
Compilation of the best things to see and do while exploring the historic chateaux's, charming villages and towns and all the sites around the Loire Valley
Things To Do, Attractions, and guided Tours: from Paris - Loire Valley
Unwind as you leisurely bike through the gorgeous Loire Valley, soak up every scenic view as you sip delicious wine and visit several of the most famous chateaus.
Bike tour through Loire Valley Wine Country!
The perfect day trip from Paris: to sample the lifestyle of French royalty & nobility and their glorious estates
Book Things To Do, Attractions, and Tours | GetYourGuide
Hidden gems of the Loire Valley
The best the Loire Valley has to offer, off the beaten path. Explore these gems that offer unique places to visit without the crowds.
One of the most unique structures and places to explore in the Loire Valley. Climb to the top for impressive views of the surrounding countryside & Amboise in the distance. This astonishing chinoiserie style pagoda was built in 1775 on the banks ...
The Chanteloup Pagoda
Wonderful location for families and a unique way to view the chateaus of the Loire Valley. Miniature Castles/Chateau’s- park with shaded pavilions, benches and places to rest. Perfect place to bring a picnic.
Mini Castle Park
Easily one of our favorite things we did while in the Loire Valley. This unique light show shed so much insight and tips about French history, the chateaus we visited and the beautiful countryside. Highly recommend!!
Sound and Light Show
Best Bites in the Loire Valley
Quintessential places to grab a bite in Loire Valley. Savor seasonal flavors, an excellent atmosphere and traditional French cuisine.
Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude offers great dishes of French cuisine. It's easy to find this restaurant due to its great location. You will appreciate the modern decor and cool ambiance of this place. Highly recommend the sampling both the savory & desert crepe options!
Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude
Ambiance, exquisite flavors and fabulous location in the heart of Amboise
L'Epicerie
So many great options in near Chaumont Sur Loire
THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Chaumont-sur-Loire (Updated 2025)