The Loire Valley Features
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- French Phrases
The Loire Valley Features
-
Eating and Drinking Well in the Loire Valley
Finesse rather than fireworks marks the gastronomy of this gentle, lovely region, known for exceptional white wines, delicate fish, and France's... Read more
-
Top Reasons to Go to the Loire Valley
Step into a fairy tale at Sleeping Beauty's castle: Play once-upon-a-time at Ussé—gleaming white against an emerald forest backcloth... Read more
-
Bike Tour Options
With its nearly flat terrain, the Loire Valley is custom-built for traveling by bike, and the newly created Loire à Vélo signposted... Read more
-
Which Château Is Right for You?
We admit it—there are almost too many châteaux in this part of France. It's nearly impossible to see all of them, so we've noted... Read more
-
Wheel Estate: Biking in the Loire Valley
Fewer regions of France repay leisurely exploration more than the Val de Loire. And perhaps the best way to gently meander through the Loire... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in The Loire Valley
- $140 & Up: Cheap Tours Stay Save with Hotels.com, $59/night less
- Save Big This May! Book 3 Nts in Tours Fr $134+/Nt Save with Expedia, $15/night less
- 4-Star Alliance Tours Centre Fr $116+/Nt — $116 Save with Hotels.com, $13/night less
- Tours Savings! Book 3 Nts in May Fr $118+/Nt — $118 Expedia
- Super Low Tours Rate: Book Fr $80+/Nt — $80 Hotels.com

