Loire Chateaux
Aug 4th, 2012, 04:46 PM
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Loire Chateaux
I am looking for some advice concerning the Loire Chateaux and the area. My wife and I plus friend will be staying in Bourgeuil (just west of Tours) 22 Sept through 25 September. In the past we have visited the following chateaux:
Anger
Azay-le-Rideau
Chambord
Chenonceau
Vilandry
Usse'
With this in mind, what additional chateaux would you suggest to visit? What other sites are not to be missed? And lastly, is there a dining experience not to be missed? Thank you all.
Anger
Azay-le-Rideau
Chambord
Chenonceau
Vilandry
Usse'
With this in mind, what additional chateaux would you suggest to visit? What other sites are not to be missed? And lastly, is there a dining experience not to be missed? Thank you all.
Aug 5th, 2012, 03:44 AM
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Abby5205, I second CLOS LUCE – smaller, charming, and interesting where Da Vinci spent his last three years.
Lovely garden – creperie and gift shop (of course.) Well maintained.
Perfect for a visit of a few hours.
Lovely garden – creperie and gift shop (of course.) Well maintained.
Perfect for a visit of a few hours.
Aug 7th, 2012, 04:52 PM
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Thank you all for your replies. I absolutely love this site and the various threads and travel reports. I tend to over plan these trips but I always find some useful tidbits here.
Aug 28 thru Sept 27 will be our month in France. Paris, a few days, then on to the Luberon for 15 days followed by the Dordogne for 10 days, then the Loire for 4 days and Paris 1 day. After reading many trip reports over the past year, I have decided to try and document this visit. A very intimidating task.
As for the chateaux.. I have been to Clos Luce' and it is a wonderful place to stop and stroll. But I think that Valencay, Blois and Langeais will make the list.
As a last note, any recommendations for dinner around Bourgueil?
Aug 28 thru Sept 27 will be our month in France. Paris, a few days, then on to the Luberon for 15 days followed by the Dordogne for 10 days, then the Loire for 4 days and Paris 1 day. After reading many trip reports over the past year, I have decided to try and document this visit. A very intimidating task.
As for the chateaux.. I have been to Clos Luce' and it is a wonderful place to stop and stroll. But I think that Valencay, Blois and Langeais will make the list.
As a last note, any recommendations for dinner around Bourgueil?
