Loire valley
The Loire Valley is studded with storybook villages, quaint towns, and bien sûr, the famous châteaux de la Loire. It’s a fairy tale come to life. The place has succeeded so remarkably in keeping that majestic beauty alive that UNESCO declared the area a World Heritage site in 2000. Part of its ongoing magic is the region’s gentle pace of life, we look forward to sharing its hidden gems with you.
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Loire valley highlights
• Sample the region’s fantastic wine and cheeses, especially in Touraine.
• Go back in time while visiting the many chateaux in the Valley.
• Explore Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, the biggest medieval abbey in France.
• Spend the day biking in the vineyards or ride though the countryside with your private guide or self guided.
• Paddle down the Loire River, Europe’s last untamed river, in a canoe.
• The kids will try their hand at horseback riding and ropes courses.
hotels we love
Nothing but the best. Browse the hotels that can feature in your bespoke Loire Valley itinerary.
Château du Rivau
A fairytale renaissance castle in the Loire Valley, Unesco world heritage site. Although magical creatures have today taken over the gardens and made a home out of them, this fairytale castle and its Renaissance stables also bears witness to great historical figures such as Joan of Arc and Rabelais. View hotel website.
Le Château de Marçay, chinon
Picturesque 15th century turreted castle hotel set in parkland near the medieval town of Chinon, a short drive from the Loire Valley’s impressive Renaissance chateaux of Azay le Rideau and Villandry. View hotel website.
DOMAINE DE LA TORTINIÈRE, Montbazon
Family owned and operated hotel occupying a chateau built in 1866 on the site of a 16th century castle and surrounded by a 37 acre park dotted with venerable trees. View hotel website.
Château de chambord
A fairytale renaissance castle in the Loire Valley, Unesco world heritage site. Although magical creatures have today taken over the gardens and made a home out of them, this fairytale castle and its Renaissance stables also bears witness to great historical figures such as Joan of Arc and Rabelais. View hotel website.
Loire Valley, with the kids
The Loire Valley, also knows as the “Garden of France” is a wonderful place to explore for both kids and adults alike. Having personally guided biking trips in the Loire, I can tell you that the kids will love it for the canoeing down the Loire River, swordplay, ropes course, horseback riding, to name a few … While the parents will love it for the stunning countryside (with endless fields of sunflowers), the great food, storybook villages, fantastic biking (along small country roads perfect for biking) and accommodations in fairytaleesque luxury chateaux. The Loire Valley has the longest wine route in France with some 800 km of trails and tracks for oenophiles to follow. With magic at every curve, I highly recommend the Loire Valley as a fantastic fairy tale trip for your next family adventure (activities recommended for ages 5yrs and up).
a curated approach
We are more than happy to tailor-make a Bespoke trip to the Loire Valley from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your family or group, and let us know know your preferred date. Marie-France will spring into action and get back to you shortly with your proposal.
