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Loire Valley also known as the Garden of France is one of the main tourist attractions of the country. Its beautiful landscapes, historic cities and towns and historical monuments, attracts thousands of tourists to this pace every year. |
The entire Loire Valley region is filled with a large number of vineyards, ancient cities, cultural monuments and picturesque landscapes, which are worth visiting when on a holiday to France. The main towns, which are covered by this lush green region of the country, include Amboise, Blois, Chinon, Orléans, Saumur and Tours. One can travel to these historical towns and pay a visit to the numerous architectural monuments and buildings, which consists of castles, chateaus, cathedrals, museum, abbeys and ancient medieval houses.
One can say that the Loire valley is a cultural landscape as one can find glaring examples of French culture and heritage over here. The biggest attractions of this region are the chateaus. These chateaus are examples of architecture dating back to the renaissance period. Some of the chateaus worth visiting include Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Samur, and others.
One can also pay a visit to the Royal Palace of Amboise, Azay le Rideau Castle and the Chenonceau Castle, in order to know about the lifestyle of the French royalty. You can also take a look at the ancient cathedrals and churches found in the ancient cities lying in the Loire valley. Amongst the numerous ones, the Cathedral of Charters is the most famous. It is a fine example of medieval architecture. One can walk on the cobbled streets of Bourges and check out George Sand's House in Nohant. In Blois you can take a look at the Chaumont-sur Loire, while in Tours one can pay a visit to the numerous restaurants and cafes and try out the local cuisines. These regions are also known for their vineyards. One can pay a visit to the wineries over here and try out the fine quality of red and white wines produced in this region. The famous wine regions that one can find over here include Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil and others. The central part of Loire Valley, which lies between Maine and Sully-sur-Loire, was designated as a 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO in the year 2002. A tour to Loire valley allows one to go for a number of activities like canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking, cycling, golf, ballooning and helicopter trips.
The Loire Valley is indeed one of the most fantastic tourist sites of France. Its natural wonders, activity options and numerous monuments make it a popular holiday destination of the country.
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