Loire Valley, France
Destination guide
Loire ValleyNorthern France’s beautiful UNESCO-listed valley, home to heart-stoppingly beautiful historic chateaux, authentic village life, world-class wines and fascinating troglodytes.
Recommended place to stay:
Rochecorbon, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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The Loire Valley was for centuries famously home to ‘troglodytes’, local residents who lived in caves dug into the soft bedrock. Today, you’ll still find troglodyte homes, restaurants, zoos – and hotels.
This cosy four-star is one of the best, with calming, luxurious ‘troglodyte’ rooms carved into the neighbouring cliff. There’s a fine seafood-theme gastronomic restaurant and lovely views over the Loire River.
It’s close to Tours, making it an excellent central base to explore the Loire Valley’s main attraction.s
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