Loire Valley by Eurostar

 

If you are looking to visit one of the most beautiful regions of France, then our tour of the Loire Valley is ideal. The very name conjures images in the mind. The châteaux, the translation of castle does not do them justice, are magnificent, and you have the opportunity to sample the best of them: Chenonceau, Villandry, Chinon and Amboise. The scenery is stunning, indeed the valley’s other name is the Garden of France and you can see why. The harvest is very rich: plums, apples and of course grapes. The Loire produces some fine wines: Muscadet, Rosé d’Anjou, Sauvignon, Vouvray and many more. The golden colours of the ripening fruits add to the exceptional countryside. History abounds. Every time you turn a corner you see a reminder of Richard the Lionheart, the Hundred Years War or Joan of Arc. The Loire Valley seems to be set in a period fifty years ago; the sleepy towns are a delight to explore. The local people seem to have time on their hands, stopping to chat to each other or drinking endless coffees in the nearby bars and cafés.

You also visit the Château of Fontainebleau, set in a vast forest just outside Paris, and famous as the place where Napoleon commenced his journey into exile. You also visit the house, and most importantly the garden of one of France’s most famous sons - Impressionist artist Claude Monet. All this, but there is much, much more so for a unique combination of culture, wine, superb and interesting monuments, châteaux, beautiful scenery and French provincial life at its best, come with us and see.

If you are looking to visit one of the most beautiful regions of France, then our tour of the Loire Valley is ideal. The very name conjures images in the mind. The châteaux, the translation of castle does not do them justice, are magnificent, and you have the opportunity to sample the best of them: Chenonceau, Villandry, Chinon and Amboise. The scenery is stunning, indeed the valley’s other name is the Garden of France and you can see why. The harvest is very rich: plums, apples and of course grapes. The Loire produces some fine wines: Muscadet, Rosé d’Anjou, Sauvignon, Vouvray and many more. The golden colours of the ripening fruits add to the exceptional countryside. History abounds. Every time you turn a corner you see a reminder of Richard the Lionheart, the Hundred Years War or Joan of Arc. The Loire Valley seems to be set in a period fifty years ago; the sleepy towns are a delight to explore. The local people seem to have time on their hands, stopping to chat to each other or drinking endless coffees in the nearby bars and cafés.

You also visit the Château of Fontainebleau, set in a vast forest just outside Paris, and famous as the place where Napoleon commenced his journey into exile. You also visit the house, and most importantly the garden of one of France’s most famous sons - Impressionist artist Claude Monet. All this, but there is much, much more so for a unique combination of culture, wine, superb and interesting monuments, châteaux, beautiful scenery and French provincial life at its best, come with us and see.

Supplier info: Riviera Travel

Since their inception 25 years ago, Riviera Travel have endeavoured to exceed the expectations of the discerning traveller, on their fascinating and innovative European and Worldwide escorted tours.

They have passion for quality and looking after all their guests in the most personal manner possible and really ‘go the extra mile'. Over the years they have received many commendations from many household names in the publishing industry. They have recently been voted by the members of one of the country's most respected consumer organisations in their biannual survey of travel companies, as one of the UK's top two Tour Operators and the most outstanding of all in terms of value for money - by some considerable margin.

Riviera Travel offers European and Worldwide Escorted Tours by Eurostar and by Air.

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