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Eat, sleep and vibrate in the Loire Valley

By Claire ROBINSON, Region Lovers | November 17, 2022 | contains affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (read more)

Discover soon all our favorite experiences in the Loire Valley.
Restaurants, hotels and activities that will awaken all your senses...

Where to sleep in the Loire - the best hotels and accommodations

The Loire Valley is the region with the highest density of listed monuments. And they are surrounded by beautiful countryside, forest and charming villages.
So there are plenty of wonderful opportunities to spend unforgettable nights:

  • Sleeping in a castle
  • Sleep on a traditional boat on the Loire
  • Sleeping in tufa stone cottages
  • Sleeping in wine barrels
  • Sleeping in cave rooms
  • ...

We will share here all our favorite accommodations as we test them.

Sleeping at the Château de Chissay
Sleeping at the Château de Chissay

Where to eat in the Loire - the best restaurants

Many chefs settle in the Loire Valley, because it is the garden of France.
The soil is rich and there are excellent fresh ingredients.
Many restaurants offer creative cuisine with local and seasonal products.
We look forward to sharing all of our gustatory discoveries with you.

Creative dish at La Brèche restaurant
Creative chefs! here at La Brèche

What to see and do in the Loire Valley

The main attractions are of course :

  • the castles of the Loire Valley
  • the vineyards of the Loire
  • the Loire by bike

But there is much more to discover in the region.
We list here all our favorite experiences to enjoy along the Loire River.

Traditional boat Loire

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  10. Tell you what we do, and do what we tell you!

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