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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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“The best day of my life”

Chateau de Chenonceau

5 of 5 stars
YearofAdventures
Melbourne
Nov 21, 2009

When my partner was looking for somewhere beautiful to propose, the concierge of a hotel in Paris told him to look no further than Chenonceau. With no set plans we booked train tickets from Paris to...more

“Not the greatest, but there is little choice”

Arcantis Hotel Le Vendome

3 of 5 stars
jackiesouthwales
South Wales, UK
Nov 20, 2009

To be fair, Vendome's neither very big nor blessed with hotels. We chose this on the basis of its location, and for that reason alone, it was fine. One warning - it took an absolute age to find. ...more

“highlight of our trip”

Troglododo

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BradNaples
Naples, Florida
Nov 18, 2009

We were cycling for seven days along the Loire river and cycled into the village of Azay-le-Rideau for an overnight stay. We followed the chambres d'hotel signs to the most delightful bed and...more

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