Loire Valley
Travel Guide





Visit Loire Valley
Where to stay in Loire Valley

Nantes Centre
If you're spending time in Nantes Centre, you might enjoy attractions like Place Royale and Bouffay Square. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tours City Centre
Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Saint Martin Basilica.

Bourgogne
While visiting Bourgogne, you might make a stop by sights like Loire a Velo Cycle Path and Place de la Loire.

Downtown Angers
Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Old Town Tours
Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Saint Martin Basilica.

Centre-Ville
While you're in Centre-Ville, take in top sights like Place du Martroi and jump on the metro at République Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Very clean.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection
We stayed here on our travels to/from UK to Alicante. All I can say is the service & food was amazing. Would definitely recommend this hotel. The grounds are also amazing
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
The breakfast was really poor. Often there wasn't any bread left. The bacon was black. Looked as if it was several days old. Fruit salad bowl was empty most days and there was very little choice of jam. The orange juice was souer. We had already stayed in several very reasonably priced hotels where ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Very clean.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Appart Hotel Odalys City Angers Centre Gare
Clean, comfortable, 24 hour reception, helpful staff, free underground parking (limited number of places), good location.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Great location to walk to city center, avoiding the hustle bustle, with a Thai street food and a grocery store a minutes away. Quiet. English speaking staff. Good quality breakfast to fill up before exploring this lovely city.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Popular places to visit

Château de Chambord
Marvel at the majestic design of this medieval castle, explore its grounds in a horse and carriage and venture into the woods.

Château de Chenonceau
The breathtaking beauty of this majestic château is complemented with a collection of fine artwork and beautiful gardens.

Zoo de la Fleche
See the exotic and native animals who call Zoo de la Fleche home during your trip to La Flèche. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Medieval Site of Guedelon
Find out about the history of Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe with a stop at Medieval Site of Guedelon. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Royal Château of Blois
Learn about the intriguing history of these majestic buildings with a tour of the impressive halls and chambers of varying designs.

Château de Cheverny
Take the kids to this historic castle for boat rides along the canal, strolls through the garden and even an adventure with Tintin.
Things to do

Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket

Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Tours

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise

From Tours or Amboise: Loire Valley Wine Tour
- Château de Chambord
- Château de Chenonceau
- Zoo de la Fleche
- Medieval Site of Guedelon
- Chateaux de la Loire
- La Baule Beach
- Royal Château of Blois
- Château d'Amboise
- Château de Cheverny
- La Cité Nantes Event Center
- Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
- Machines of the Isle of Nantes
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Zenith de Nantes
- Clos Lucé Castle
- Château de Villandry
- Atlantis Shopping Centre
- Planète Sauvage
- Terra Botanica
- Sanctuary of St. Bernadette Soubirous of Nevers
- Hotel Dieu Hospital
- Château d'Angers
- Parc des Expositions de Tours
- Sainte-Croix Cathedral
- Château de Saumur
- Château de Chaumont
- Convent of St. Gildard
- Place Plumereau
- Château of the Dukes of Brittany
- Château d'Usse
- Tharon Beach
- Saint Nazaire Submarine Base


