{"id":3463,"date":"2023-01-25T18:19:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T17:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/more-beautiful-villages-valley-loire\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:10:56","slug":"most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"12 most beautiful villages of the Loire (around the castles)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Castles, gardens, churches, stone houses, rivers and streams... discover all the <strong>charms of the most beautiful villages of the Loire<\/strong>.<br\/>With a rich history and lush nature, the Loire Valley is a great place to stroll through the lanes of these villages, all so different.<br\/>Here is <strong>our selection<\/strong> with photos, maps and practical advice to plan your visits!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/most-beautiful-villages-in-Loire-valley.jpeg\" alt=\"most beautiful villages of the Loire valley\" class=\"wp-image-3444\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most beautiful villages of the Loire Valley - Map<\/h2>\n\n<p>According to the French definition a village has less than 2000 inhabitants.<br\/>In this selection:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>we focused on the Loire valley around the castles (and not around its source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>we have chosen our favorite villages  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>we decided to include 3 small towns because they have a village atmosphere in their center, they have just a little more inhabitants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Here is a map to help you orient yourself and plan your discovery:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/map-best-loire-valley-villages-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map most beautiful villages loire valley\" class=\"wp-image-3450\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map - the most beautiful villages in the Loire Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>And if you also want to discover the most beautiful cities, see <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Montr\u00e9sor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr&#xE9;sor\/i-dHpPtcV\/0\/2baa131a\/L\/village_montresor-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montr&#xE9;sor, view from the castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We absolutely fell in love with the village of Montr\u00e9sor. For us, it is even far ahead of all the others.<br\/>Montr\u00e9sor has everything we like: a small castle, a beautiful church, charming alleys with stone houses and greenery, plus a river that runs through it.<br\/>Don't miss the views of the village from the castle and the views of the castle from the walk along the Indrois River.<br\/>This village has a crazy charm. It is worth the small detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr&#xE9;sor\/i-BNhHfmr\/0\/805f3d3d\/L\/village_montresor-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rue de Montr&#xE9;sor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South-east of the city of Tours, along the Indrois river<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not far from the town of Loches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 2h45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 1h50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 1h50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr&#xE9;sor\/i-86tDvdg\/0\/dac627a8\/L\/village_montresor-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Montr&#xE9;sor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 to 3 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking along the main street, near the tourist office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be combined with the discovery of the city of Loches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1453332&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Montr\u00e9sor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. B\u00e9huard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Behuard\/i-gjppNnr\/0\/72897447\/L\/behuard_church-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Church of B&#xE9;huard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>B\u00e9huard is a very well hidden village. It is known by the locals, but much less by visitors to the region.<br\/>It is unique because it is located on a small island between 2 arms of the Loire. So don't miss the entrance from the bridges!<br\/>We love to stroll along its main street with the pretty houses along the water.<br\/>And we advise you not to miss the village church. It is located on a rock, just a little higher than the rest of the village.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Behuard\/i-gVTbKcw\/0\/eb63ab28\/L\/behuard-07-L.jpg\" alt=\"rue de B&#xE9;huard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Angers and Nantes, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 1h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 3h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Behuard\/i-wZMDDDM\/0\/4667fab4\/L\/behuard_loire-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"River at B&#xE9;huard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 30min to explore the whole village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large parking lot at the entrance of the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attention, in case of flood of the Loire, the village will not be accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A creperie \/ bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Small city of character\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1411467&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around B\u00e9huard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d0e7ff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d0e7ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Our independent picks for <strong>the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-loire-valley-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotel-Chateau-Chissay\/i-pS6Jsk2\/1\/65123b4b\/L\/chateau-hotel-chissay-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Chissay\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d0e7ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Or, if you've chosen your destination, the <strong>best hotels<\/strong> in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-angers-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-saumur-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-tours-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-amboise-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-blois-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blois<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Blois\/n-DXvSZK\/Hotel-Fleurs-de-Loire\/i-kctWvT8\/1\/CDqwKRVtHR5vB9NfPN2Cmj5VkjWxW5CR3bbLbvtNT\/L\/blois-fleurs-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fleur de Loire Hotel in Blois\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ch\u00e9digny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-JBFXDSh\/1\/81bae84f\/L\/Chedigny_eglise-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE9;digny Church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the village is a garden.<br\/>It is even the only village in France to have the label \"remarkable garden\" not for a park but for the whole village.<br\/>Even when the roses are not in bloom, it is very attractive with all the greenery around the houses.<br\/>But, if you can, visit when the 1000 rosebushes of the village are blooming to savor the visit with all our senses.<br\/>Don't miss the priest's garden with its vegetable garden, orchard and medicinal plants.<br\/>And Chedigny also develop its banks of the Indrois for even more moments to admire the beauty of nature.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-chedigny-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-zmMdZhF\/1\/1b3b2b6b\/L\/Chedigny_rues-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE9;digny street\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 2h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 1h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 1h40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-899bdPH\/1\/3aded94a\/L\/Chedigny_rues-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"flowered street of Ch&#xE9;digny\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the entire village and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore, flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is better to come when the roses are in bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large parking lot at the entrance of the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Remarkable Garden\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1419698&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Ch\u00e9digny<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lavardin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-XZgBNC6\/0\/f039f383\/L\/village_lavardin_chateau_vue-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Lavardin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another village that ticks a lot of boxes: a nice bridge over the Loir (not to be confused with the Loire), a medieval castle, stone houses and a surprising church.<br\/>Take your time to discover this village, as each corner brings a different experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picnic tables along the Loir with a view of the Gothic bridge and the castle  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the ruins of the castle that resisted the assault of Richard the Lionheart with beautiful views of the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The church of Saint-Genest de Lavardin, austere from the outside but rich in mural paintings of Carolingian, Byzantine and Romanesque influences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>troglodytic houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-shCzC5F\/0\/8f9228a0\/L\/village_lavardin_pont_loir-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lavardin bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>North of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 3h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 1h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-2V8Q9DM\/0\/046d9105\/L\/village_lavardin_chateau-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Lavardin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes because the tour of the castle does not have a paved path  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The village is on a slope, and the castle requires the ascent of some steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking in the village center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1439627&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Lavardin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div 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Saint-Dy\u00e9-sur-Loire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\/i-qGtmvWX\/0\/10c0af70\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A village a little different from the previous ones, with a rich history during the construction of Chambord. It was then an important port where materials arrived.<br\/>Today it is nice to stroll along the Loire with some traditional boats, in the alleys which mix stones and greenery, and all around the ramparts. We had a great time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we relax. The village seems to bring serenity to the visitor. And we wouldn't want to leave.<br\/>Take the time to get lost and discover houses from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\/i-9Dmrcfr\/0\/4dffb967\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"medieval wall Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Tours and Orleans, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 3h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 2h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 50min  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\/i-FD4HdXV\/0\/1142741b\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Boats in Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is easy to walk around, the village is almost flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking around the church, next to the school and next to the cemetery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Small city of character\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1464667&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Saint-Dy\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Candes-Saint-Martin (and Monsoreau)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-jhFWkGC\/0\/060967d7\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candes-Saint-Martin still offers a very different experience.<br\/>This place is also sometimes listed as Montsoreau.<br\/>The 2 villages are actually next to each other: the charming village is Candes but the famous castle on the banks of the Loire is in Montsoreau.<br\/>The village is located at the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire, a strategic location that allowed the village to develop as a river port.<br\/>Here, we like the many houses made of tufa stone, typical of the region and we are sure that you will be surprised by the facade of the church!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-candes-saint-martin-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-j69CHN3\/0\/a5ca6750\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"church Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Angers and Tours, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 2h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-W2HcX9j\/0\/95cd3617\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"alley Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1.5 hours to explore the entire village and the road to the panorama. Add 1h30 to visit the castle of Montsoreau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets and slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking lots at the ends of the village. Very few places in the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416494&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Candes-Saint-Martin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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Crissay-sur-Manse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpghttps:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-SWM7LKN\/0\/8a4e2241\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For its calmness. Manu had a deep moment of serenity in this village...<br\/>It is not big but absolutely charming.<br\/>There are beautiful tufa houses, a flamboyant gothic church, a wash house and the ruins of a 15th century castle that was heavily damaged during the Hundred Years War.<br\/>Here, the countryside invites itself into the center: almost everywhere you go you get a glimpse of the fields and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the southwest of the village of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 2h40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 1h25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 2h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-vRw5MgK\/0\/2bfe3987\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Washhouse in Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the entire village  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy parking around the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few restaurants\/cafes - we had lunch on the terrace at the Auberge de Crissay overlooking the countryside and the church. Good products and a great time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be combined with Chinon and the castle of Azay-le-Rideau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1422914&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Crissay-sur-Manse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Sancerre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Extra\/i-T7jXzs6\/0\/361beed3\/L\/village_Sancerre_DP_632145016-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Sancerre\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Manu's favorite villages because it combines charm, countryside and vineyards!<br\/>But we both love it for its strategic position on top of a hill, for the views of the village from the castle, for the vineyards as far as the eye can see... and also for the atmosphere that goes with good glasses of wine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow the Ariadne's Thread, you will discover 28 points of interest: squares, monuments and viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Extra\/i-xhJQQcZ\/0\/b741d168\/L\/village_Sancerre_DP_15902725-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sancerre village\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the south-east of Or\u00e9lans, a little further away from the castles, but not to be missed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 4h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 3h15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 2h20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 1h40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking near the tourist office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good choice of restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the labels \"Les plus beaux villages de France\" and \"Petite cit\u00e9 de caract\u00e8re\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1469215&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Sancerre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Trentemoult (in Nantes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Trentemoult\/i-J5gFhHc\/0\/b296920f\/L\/trentemoult_village-05-L.jpg\" alt=\"colorful alley of Trentemoult\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Nantes is very lively and scattered.<br\/>Discovering the old fishing village of Trentemoult was like a breath of fresh air. The impression of being in a completely different place, while the access is fast. Especially if you take the river shuttle.<br\/>We loved walking along the Loire River and in the colorful streets. The paintings, the plants, the atmosphere... everything is there to relax.<br\/>Take the time to get lost in its alleys to be surprised by funny paintings.<br\/>Discover more in <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-trentemoult-nantes-navibus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Trentemoult<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Trentemoult\/i-PCFnthq\/0\/c2463471\/L\/Nantes_navibus-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"arrival by boat on Trentemoult\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Nantes agglomeration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South of the city center, on the other side of the Ile de Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15min drive from the castle of Nantes in the city center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angers to Nantes = 1h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tours to Nantes = 2h20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris to Nantes = 4h15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Trentemoult\/i-ZQVH6Pj\/0\/085c42fc\/L\/trentemoult_restaurant-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Terrace on the edge of the Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access by navibus, the crossing lasts  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the narrow streets and the waterfront, more to sit on a terrace by the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on where to sleep in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (small town)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Florent-le-Vieil\/i-CKvdp7M\/1\/3adbc505\/L\/Saint_florent_le_vieil_eglise_abbatiale-06-L.jpg\" alt=\"Abbey of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is a city, but if you concentrate on the part along the Loire, it really looks like a village:<br\/>The walk along the water is one of the most beautiful moments of the Loire by bike.<br\/>To go back up to the abbey, the alleys are very sloping, narrow and charming, between nature and stones.<br\/>And at the top you will discover the abbey and its panoramas on the Loire valley.<br\/>What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Florent-le-Vieil\/i-pfFKRvc\/1\/b4485715\/L\/Saint_florent_le_vieil_bateau_loire_velo-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Florent-le-Vieil along the Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Nantes and Angers, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 35min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 3h10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Florent-le-Vieil\/i-t4K8gQH\/1\/f66abee8\/L\/Saint_florent_le_vieil_promenade_panorama-09-L.jpg\" alt=\"panorama on the Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 hours to explore the Loire River and the abbey church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very sloping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking around the abbey and on the banks of the Loire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good choice of restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This city has the label \"Small city of character\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1465354&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Oudon (small town)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Oudon\/i-ZqQKH8k\/1\/2f8dc4c9\/L\/Oudon_vallee_Havre-09-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Oudou\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The houses here have a little less charm but we liked the combination of 3 elements;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the medieval castle and its keep which dominates the city,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the valley of Le Havre with its charming riversides,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the works of art installed all around the city, on the route of sculptures with very varied styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And just outside the city, don't miss the menhir of the Pierre Blanche which is 4,30m high. And the legend tells that the stone turns on itself, once a year, at midnight? Unfortunately, only the elves know the date, so we can't advise you when to visit...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Oudon\/i-GDjSpzT\/1\/6829a224\/L\/Oudon_vallee_Havre-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Little Havre Valley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Nantes and Angers, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 35min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 3h10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 hours to explore the entire center and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking at Square du Havre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456375&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View the best rated accommodations around Oudon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">DON'T MISS THE BEST CASTLES IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">the Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire castles<\/a>: unforgettable hotels!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best Loire castles to visit with your family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-with-dog\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castles you can visit with a dog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chambord-or-chenonceau-castles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chambord or Chenonceau<\/a>: our comparison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-castles-loire-itinerary-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekend<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Castles <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-blois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Blois<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-amboise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Amboise<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-saumur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Saumur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-angers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Angers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around Nantes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our list<\/a> of over 100 Loire castles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Azay-le-Rideau\/i-tBQfPnP\/0\/8a3b977a\/L\/chateau-azay-le-rideau-miroir-eau-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Montrichard (small town)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Villages\/Montrichard\/i-Zg6zz3q\/1\/Lnbbm3bRXDx4XsPbPHwwKwVmvb78QdgTFjjXLPBhL\/L\/Montrichard_pont_cher-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montrichard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you visit the famous Loire castles around Tours (Chenonceaux, Amboise, Chaumont-sur-Loire), chances are you will pass by Montrichard. This small town is a bit of a crossroads.<br\/>It is a small medieval city of the XIth century with a historical center along the River Cher.<br\/>The view from the banks of the river is magnificent and the tour of the center takes you to see: a keep, half-timbered houses, a bridge, buildings from different periods...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Montrichard\/i-qddwFM6\/1\/b706a119\/L\/Montrichard_maisons_pans_bois-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden step houses - Montrichard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 2h40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 1h45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 1h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 hours to explore the entire village and the keep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking on the other side of the bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful, there can be a lot of traffic because of the bridge which limits the traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice for restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1453379&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Montrichard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Savenni\u00e8res<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Savenni&#xE8;res\/i-8HvjB9L\/0\/02dc55b3\/L\/Savennieres-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alley and church of Savenni&#xE8;res\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Right next to the Loire River, this site was populated in prehistoric times.<br\/>The village developed in the Gallo-Roman period.<br\/>But what makes the charm of Savenni\u00e8res are the superb manors and the presbytery, built by the aristocracy of Anjou in the XVIIIth century.<br\/>Don't miss the church, which is considered one of the oldest in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And another (very) good reason to visit Savenni\u00e8res is the presence of vineyards all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Savenni&#xE8;res\/i-jr7h7L2\/0\/c438b6d7\/L\/Savennieres%20maison-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tree and house in Savenni&#xE8;res\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the southwest of Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Nantes = 1h05<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Angers = 25min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Orl\u00e9ans = 3h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 30min to 1h to explore the center of the village, more to enjoy the vineyards around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking on the Place du Mail or near the railroad tracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Small city of character\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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But the river Loire, still goes up for a long time in the interior of France, in the department of Haute-Loire.<br\/>Some of the pretty villages closer to its source are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polignac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montarcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saint-Bonnet-le-Ch\u00e2teau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arlempdes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pradelles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lavaudieu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blesle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlieu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most beautiful villages in the Centre-Val de Loire region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to several names mentioned in this article you find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (department Indre)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apremont-Sur-Allier (department Cher)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tr\u00f4o (department Loir-et-Cher)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most beautiful villages in the Pays de la Loire region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pays de la Loire region also includes the Altlantic coast around the mouth of the Loire and goes further than the Loire Valley, towards Normandy. In addition to several names mentioned in this article you find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asni\u00e8res-sur-V\u00e8gre (department Sarthe)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piriac-sur-mer (department Loire-Atlantique)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vouvant (department Loire-Atlantique)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lassay-les-Ch\u00e2teaux (department of Mayenne)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe department)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le Croisic (but no longer a small town on the coast)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villes-Loire-villages\/i-M8T7cZB\/0\/f50086b6\/L\/Ville_loire_saumur-L.jpg\" alt=\"City of Saumur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most beautiful cities in the Loire Valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to all these charming villages, the Loire Valley also has beautiful towns with historic centers\/ Our favorites are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amboise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orleans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sully-sur)Loire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montreuil-Bellay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>....<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our complete article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-B8wzgnf\/0\/0c8c0706\/L\/chateau-chenonceau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-angers-visit\/\">Things to do in Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/flight-hot-air-balloon-castles-loire-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot-air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/General\/i-DrhL7mp\/0\/bb0d2dae\/L\/vue-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr 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href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a 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