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The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes
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Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans... more » Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans, Joan of Arc. « less
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Hotel Mercure Blois Centre

3 of 5 stars
allister_fan
Milano
Dec 26, 2009

We've spenther two nights in mid December. Standard clean rooms, bathroom and breakfast just ok.Cold staff and expensive internet.Perhaps a little overpriced for the location. more

“Excellent”

La Grange Chambres

5 of 5 stars
OtherMountainDude
Asheville, NC
Dec 22, 2009

The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and very tastefully decorated. The B&B is centrally located in Amboise and very quiet. The breakfast is great. The owner is a gem -- friendly and helpful. more

“Amboise at its best!!!!”

Le Vieux Manoir

5 of 5 stars
Woody28a
Sydney
Dec 22, 2009

Our stay at this beautifully restored 18th century manor house was brilliant. We stayed in the wonderful "Le Maison de Gardien" attached to the main house. The manor is ideally located in Amboise, not...more

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