The Pays de la Loire is home to some of France’s most majestic castles, lavish landscapes, medieval ramparts and thriving vineyards. And the Loire Valley itself is so steeped in heritage, it’s now one of France’s most cherished UNESCO sites.
LOIRE TRAVEL INSPIRATION
I’ve only just began to scratch the surface of what this beautiful region of France has to offer. Below are a selection of guides from our travels in the area.
The Stunning Abbey de Fontevraud: English Kings and Conspiring Queens
The Royal Abbey de Fontevraud, tucked away in a beautiful corner of the Loire Valley, is one of France’s finest examples…
Magical Nantes Christmas Market – Marché de Noël à Nantes
The Christmas market – or Marché de Noël – is what attracted us to visit Nantes this December. Having moved to…
TRAVEL GUIDES FEATURING THE LOIRE VALLEY
Best Places to Visit in September in Europe
As a fresh, crisp wave of autumn air begins to drift over the continent, the hottest places in Europe breathe…
Dreamy Places to go Glamping in France
One of our favourite ways to enjoy France is to get away from the cities and discover the smaller villages…
10 Stunning Historical Places in France to Add to Your Bucket List
From papal palaces to prehistoric cave paintings, island monasteries to cavernous wine cellars – France offers some of the most…
20 Dreamy Château Hotels in France Where You Can Sleep in Style
Drive through the French countryside and you’ll soon be enamored by the sight of historic royal residences punctuating the landscape….
10 Best Places to Visit in France – Outside of Paris!
To know France is to love France. But how do you get to know a country as intricate as France?…
20 of the Most Beautiful Castles in France
Think of France and it’s likely that sooner or later, in among thoughts of the Eiffel Tower, endless vineyards, and…