{"id":9688,"date":"2026-04-16T12:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/vallee-loire-sure-dangers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:57:19","slug":"loire-valley-safe-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-safe-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Loire Valley safe? Our answers + tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning a trip to the Loire Valley?<br\/>Between Renaissance castles, vineyards, riverside villages and cycle paths, the region offers a varied and accessible travel environment.<br\/>Here's all the information you need to answer your question: is the Loire Valley safe?<br\/>With all our tips for a carefree stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loire-valley-safe-dangers.jpg\" alt=\"vallee loire sure dangers\" class=\"wp-image-9681\"\/><\/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\">How safe is the Loire Valley? Quick response<\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, the Loire Valley is a safe destination. It's one of France's most popular tourist regions, well equipped with infrastructure and services.<br\/>The risks to be aware of are a few points of vigilance in the big cities, around the river, as well as seasonal weather hazards.<br\/>On the whole, we never felt particularly unsafe during our stays in the region, whether in the villages, in the countryside or along the river.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Loire Valley is a French region where French laws apply. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Angers\/Ch&#xE2;teau-dAngers\/i-Pzs7brf\/0\/Md98sxv2mbvXjjBMhDbpR7g3FCFvnTDmDCJSM2K4T\/L\/jardins%20chateau%20angers%20-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau d'Uss&#xE9;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/angers-l481\/angers-billet-d-entree-pour-le-chateau-d-angers-t176019\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Castle of Angers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Theft and petty crime<\/h2>\n\n<p>The countryside and villages of the region are generally very quiet. Vigilance is especially important in large cities, as in any French urban area. <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/is-orleans-worth-visiting-reasons\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orl\u00e9ans<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/que-faire-angers-visiter\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a> are safe cities, with pleasant downtown areas. However, pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas, such as markets, public transport and busy terraces.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nantes<\/a> deserves a little more attention. The city remains accessible and pleasant to visit, but like other travelers, we've noticed an increase in uncivilized behavior in certain neighborhoods in recent years. This doesn't detract from the appeal of the city, which we recommend you visit, but it's best to keep your wits about you, especially in the evenings in the less central areas.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-HJQN35p\/0\/3d3f19d2\/L\/chateau-chambord-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chambord Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chambord-castle\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chambord Castle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In town centers and markets, keep your valuables with you and avoid leaving bags unattended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don't leave anything visible in your car, especially in city parking lots or the parking lots of popular castles such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/chateaux-de-la-loire-l7956\/chambord-billet-coupe-file-pour-le-chateau-de-chambord-t183794\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" type=\"post\" id=\"5005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chambord<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Nantes, choose the central districts (Bouffay, \u00cele de Nantes) for your evening trips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-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 class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety around the Loire River<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Villages\/Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\/i-FD4HdXV\/0\/DMfMK7brDMq2HzwV3fm96NLTDzxdhvLH9FX8MrTb8\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional boats on the Loire\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional boats on the Loire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Loire is the longest river in France and one of the last great wild rivers in Western Europe. This preserved natural character is a source of wealth, but it also implies a few precautions. The current can be strong in places, and the river bottom is irregular and sometimes soft. Swimming is officially prohibited in many sections, notably between Saumur and Orl\u00e9ans, due to currents and shifting sandbanks.<br\/>In addition, spring floods are frequent, limiting access to certain areas. We ourselves saw a flood on the banks of the Loire during a trip in April.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect no-swimming signs, even if the water appears calm on the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep an eye on children near banks, which can be slippery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check river levels before going boating or kayaking, especially in spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking and outdoor activities<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Villages\/Saint-Florent-le-Vieil\/i-KFTt8Tx\/1\/z92NZNB7rSKfdGNxN9NtJWMMXZ5v6r94LRNHrxnB\/L\/Saint_florent_le_vieil_bateau_loire-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"A stroll along the banks of the Loire\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The banks of the Loire at Saint-Florent-le-Vieil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Loire Valley offers trails accessible to all levels. Most routes are well-marked and have no major technical difficulties. However, some of the wilder areas, particularly in the south of the region around the hills of Touraine or the Saumurois, have steeper passages. The weather can also change. Finally, we recommend not underestimating the heat in July and August. Even in temperate regions, days can exceed 35\u00b0C, and heatstroke is still possible during physical exertion.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave early in the morning in summer to avoid the hottest hours (between 12 and 4pm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry plenty of water, a map or offline application, and let someone know where you're going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the weather forecast: thunderstorms can happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you wish to be informed of the publication of our <strong>guide on the Loire<\/strong>, register:<\/p>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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When this is the case, we advise you to be more vigilant.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear a helmet and visible clothing, especially on shared roadways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip your bike with front and rear lights if you ride at the end of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain vigilant on portions shared with cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it dangerous to drive in the Loire Valley?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villes-Loire-villages\/i-djhzZph\/0\/5ddf9b37\/L\/Ville_Tours-L.jpg\" alt=\"Half-timbered houses in Tours\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Downtown Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>On the whole, driving in the Loire Valley is accessible and not particularly difficult. The road network is well maintained, and the A10 and A85 freeways provide quick links to the region's main towns. National and departmental roads are generally wide and well-signposted. In high season (July-August), some of the roads around the most visited castles, notably Chambord and Chenonceau, can be congested in the late morning. We recommend arriving early to avoid traffic jams at the parking lot entrances.<br\/>In the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nantes<\/a> have partially pedestrianized historic centers. 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It is processed and tested in accordance with current European standards. You can therefore drink it without fear in the region's hotels, restaurants and accommodations.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather and seasonal risks<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Vin-loire-vignobles\/i-tDth2f2\/0\/e7e696ad\/L\/vignoble_loire_domaine_filliatreau_troglodyte-L.jpg\" alt=\"Loire vineyards\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loire vineyards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The climate of the Loire Valley is temperate oceanic, with hot summers and mild winters. That said, some hazards are worth knowing about before you leave.<\/p>\n\n<p>In <strong>spring<\/strong> (March-May), flooding is the main concern. The Loire and its tributaries can rise rapidly after heavy rainfall. Bank paths and levee roads are temporarily closed. In <strong>summer<\/strong> (June-August), the heat can be considerable, especially during the increasingly frequent heat waves. In some years, water restrictions are in place in the region. In <strong>autumn<\/strong>, morning fog is common and rain gradually returns. In <strong>winter<\/strong>, the region is calm and cold, with the occasional risk of frost. Most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loire castles<\/a> remain open.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><br\/>Check weather forecasts and river levels (available on the national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vigicrues.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vigicrues<\/a> website) before planning outdoor activities, especially in spring.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;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 is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2979cf26\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png\" alt=\"loire plane\" class=\"wp-image-9426\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It's time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided tours: carefree, guided travel<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><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=\"Chenonceau Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/chateaux-de-la-loire-l7956\/billet-d-entree-au-chateau-de-chenonceau-t176736\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chenonceau Castle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>If you want to enjoy the region without worrying about logistics, guided tours and excursions are an excellent option. A local guide will take you to the sites, explain the history and save you precious time, especially at the entrances to popular castles like <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-chambord-castle\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chambord<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chambord-or-chenonceau-castles\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chenonceau<\/a>. We ourselves enjoyed these guided tours, which enabled us to go further in our understanding of the sites, for example, to decipher Renaissance architecture or the court intrigues that played out in these castles.<br\/>It's also an easy way to visit several sites in one day, without worrying about parking or itineraries.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/vallee-de-la-loire-l3454\/excursions-a-la-journee-tc172\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all guided tours and day trips in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency numbers in the Loire Valley<\/h2>\n\n<p>In France, as throughout the European Union, 112 is the single number for all emergencies: police, ambulance and fire. Operators can express themselves in several languages.<br\/>It's the only number to remember in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n<p>Other useful numbers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15<\/strong>: SAMU (medical emergencies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17<\/strong>: Police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>18<\/strong>: Fire brigade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 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>Practice<\/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\/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:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a 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 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\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/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\/Villes-Loire\/i-L5mq7xV\/0\/207cbe42\/L\/nantes-villes-elephant-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton 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 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:4px\">All our tips (coming soon)<strong>  <strong>  <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/emmanuel-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-rHp5vtv\/0\/DxhGfR3RHZSTt9vfBxH7TBtFTC5vkk673Gmjm7MHS\/L\/manu-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>HE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Manu<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire img_julie\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/julie-joly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-T3sDhGd\/0\/CrBSnP9JCLV3gSG4MfSQMF7p5T5WvCMbtWr4wqQ2D\/L\/julie-L.jpg\" 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