Loire river

Tips for planning a French river cruise along the Loire River.

Tikiville Castle, Toulouse, France

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Loire – the longest river in France.Loire Valley is sometimes called the Valley of the castles, sometimes the Valley of Love or the Garden of France.

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Overlooking the river Loire on a hot summer's day

Get the details on Getting to & Around the Loire Valley. With the focus being on the Middle Loire here, we recommend having a homebase along the Loire River, with easy access to many wineries and castles throughout the region. Orléans, Tours, and Blois all work well as a hub for exploring the area. We stayed in Blois, located directly on the Loire River, and situated along some of the major roads along the river as well.

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