Loire Valley, France Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Nonfiction, Travel, Family Travel, Europe, France, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Emily Sutton | ISBN: | 1230000556866 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | July 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Emily Sutton |
| ISBN: | 1230000556866 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press |
| Publication: | July 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus have been bought by the French government and open their doors to tourists year-round. Chenonceau recently celebrated its 500th anniversary (1513 – 2013). TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate - Sightseeing Highlights - Tours - Saint Gatien's Cathedral - Chartres - Chartres Cathedral - Orleans - Loire Valley's Famous Châteaux - Amboise Chateau - Chenonceau Chateau - Château Villandry - Chambord Chateau - Chateau of Cheverny - Hot Air Balloon Ride - Monmousseau Wine Caves - Troglodyte Village (Rochemenier) - Donkey Discovery - Maurice Dufresne Museum - Museum of Prehistory - Sweet Treats - L'Odyssee - Water Park - Extravagance Cabaret & Dinner - Bercé Forest Nature Walk - Bourges Cathedral - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Hotel Saint Aigan - The Luccotel - Hotel Mirabeau - Hotel Du Ballay - Axotel - Places To Eat & Drink - Le Délice des Mets - Auberge Ecurie - Made In Café - La Bigouden - La Pataterie - Places To Shop - Place d’Arc - La Chaise Longue - Wickerwork & Pottery
The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus have been bought by the French government and open their doors to tourists year-round. Chenonceau recently celebrated its 500th anniversary (1513 – 2013). TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate - Sightseeing Highlights - Tours - Saint Gatien's Cathedral - Chartres - Chartres Cathedral - Orleans - Loire Valley's Famous Châteaux - Amboise Chateau - Chenonceau Chateau - Château Villandry - Chambord Chateau - Chateau of Cheverny - Hot Air Balloon Ride - Monmousseau Wine Caves - Troglodyte Village (Rochemenier) - Donkey Discovery - Maurice Dufresne Museum - Museum of Prehistory - Sweet Treats - L'Odyssee - Water Park - Extravagance Cabaret & Dinner - Bercé Forest Nature Walk - Bourges Cathedral - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Hotel Saint Aigan - The Luccotel - Hotel Mirabeau - Hotel Du Ballay - Axotel - Places To Eat & Drink - Le Délice des Mets - Auberge Ecurie - Made In Café - La Bigouden - La Pataterie - Places To Shop - Place d’Arc - La Chaise Longue - Wickerwork & Pottery
