Loire Valley
About 1 hr 15 min by train from Paris
Châteaux by the river, from Chambord to Chenonceau, and white wine.
Why locals go
The château weekend.
Visiting Paris?
At 1 hr 15 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Paris for your flight home.
What to book
- Château de Chenonceau
- Bike tour between châteaux
- Vouvray wine tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Stay in a château hotel
- Hot-air balloon over the châteaux
With friends
- Bike the Loire à Vélo route
- Wine caves tour
When to go
April to October.