Questions tagged [loire-valley]
Area located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France.
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Chateaux of Loire valley for one-day trip from Paris
We'll be in Paris in August, and would like to see one of Loire chateaux. We'd like to use public transport, but my quick search shows that most of them are within 2-3 hours from Paris, which sounds a ...
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What to do in the Loire region in France when you're tired of castles? [closed]
I already visited multiple castles in the Loire region in France and I really don't want to view more. What else can you do in the region? I've already been to a market in Beaugency, Blois, Tours and ...
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River swimming near Chinon in France's Loire Valley
My girlfriend and I are staying just outside Chinon for a week and I am really keen to go for a river bathe/swim, somewhere safe. A bit of a Google suggests Barrou, which is an hour or so away, but I ...
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Is France a dog friendly country? [closed]
I want go to France (Loire, Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel) with my pet (a small dog). I want know if in general the places are "dog friendly" or not.
I'll go from Spain in car. And I want sleep in ...
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How to travel between castles in the Loire valley?
I'm planning to visit Loire valley and spend a week there. I know that I can travel from Paris to Tours by TGV, but I don't know what is the best way to explore the valley and visit individual castles....
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In the Loire Valley, are there any "arty" caves that can be visited?
The Tuffeau stone that makes up the bulk of the Loire Valley has been used for building for millennia, and this has left behind a lot of caves. It has also left us lots of lovely buildings too - most ...
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Which chateaux of the Loire are worth visiting?
When visiting France, one of the great things to see are the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. An hour by TGV from Paris, yet a world apart, with stunning grand palatial castles in beautiful scenery, it's ...
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