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The Loire Valley

‘The Loire is a queen beloved of kings’
Allow your chauffeur to guide you along the banks of the river as you travel through time gazing at marvel after marvel and absorbing the ultimate and most sophisticated examples of French lifestyle. Discover vineyards, magnificent botanical gardens (Touraine is known as the Garden of France) and – of course – the magnificent chateaux that chart the history of France: Amboise, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau, le Clos Lucé… every one of the Loire châteaux has played its part in the illustrious history of France.
The Valley of the Kings is the only place in the world where so many exceptional castles can be found in such a small area. Here, history, spiritual life and cultural life came together to create so many breathtaking châteaux, manor houses, churches and abbeys