{"id":6992,"date":"2024-03-01T16:46:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/que-faire-vallee-loire-visiter\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:09:03","slug":"best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"15 best things to do in the Loire Valley (+ photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Loire Valley is one of France's jewels<\/strong>, famous for its sumptuous ch\u00e2teaux.But in addition to these architectural masterpieces, there are many other places and activities to discover<\/strong> in the region: picturesque villages, vineyards, caves, gardens...<\/p>\n\n

In this article we share with you the must-see places<\/strong> in the Loire Valley and the best activities<\/strong> not to be missed.And a little geographical clarification: we're referring to the tourist region along the Loire between Nantes and Sancerre, where most of the ch\u00e2teaux are located.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely 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

Best things to do in the Loire Valley: must-see places<\/h2>\n\n

Must-see places: list and map<\/h3>\n\n

In this article, we present all types of activities and locations, listing our favorite options.But, if you still want to narrow down your options, here are our 10 must-see, most unique and impressive spots along the Loire.<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Chenonceau Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fontevraud Abbey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The elephant and the Machines de Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Village of Montr\u00e9sor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Chambord Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Villandry castle and garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Saumur and its troglodyte activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Terra Botanica in Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Castle of Azay-le-Rideau<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Ch\u00e2teau d'Angers with its tapestry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    And here's a map to help you find these must-sees:<\/p>\n\n

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    Map: must-see places in the Loire Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

    Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/h3>\n\n

    To visit all these places you have many options.The valley is rich in attractions wherever you choose to land.Among our favorite cities:<\/p>\n\n