You will not be short of things to see in the Loire Valley, be it the fairy tale charm of Chambord, originality of Chenonceau or the Château d’Amboise overlooking the Loire River.  Both Chartres and Bourges Cathedrals offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

The wide range of good restaurants reinforces the region's strong local culinary traditions together with the fabulous wine that comes from local vineyards.  Our man on the ground, Arnaud Le Lann has reviewed just a selection of these.

Orléans, once France's second largest city is said to be the vinegar capital of France.

Our Reviews

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