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Visiting Loire Valley, France


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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Boeuf Couronne

Nov 8, 2009

We were a bit worried at trying to find a restaurant open on a Sunday evening. We walked into this restaurant whch is part of a Logis hotel. We had a table by the window which had an excellent view of...more

Hotel la Roseraie

5 of 5 stars
Albuquerque, NM
Nov 6, 2009

Can't add much more than all of the other reviews on this site. The couple that run this place were very friendly and helpful and speak good English. And they are so enthusiastic. The resataurant...more

Hotel Grand St. Michel

4 of 5 stars
Albuquerque, NM
Nov 6, 2009

The hotel is nothing special, except that it sits right next to the Chateau, allowing you to tour the chateau first thing in the morning before the crowds. The desk people spoke good English and...more

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