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Loire Valley, France
Rochecorbon, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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A cosy hotel just outside of Tours, with luxurious ‘troglodyte’ rooms carved into the neighbouring cliff.
Average £220
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2+ bedrooms
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Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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Stately chateau hotel in a magical woodland setting where Louis XIII once came hunting.
Average £120
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2+ bedrooms
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Veigne, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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Relaxed, stylish family-run chateau hotel, well located in the heart of the Loire Valley.
Average £114
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2+ bedrooms
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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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An attractive family-friendly hotel, with great staff and a perfect small-town location for exploring the Loire.
Average £159
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2+ bedrooms
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Veuzain-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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Uber-romantic hotel in a former hunting lodge, with a spa, outdoor pool & Michelin-starred restaurant.
Average £420
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2+ bedrooms
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Marcay, France
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Picturesque 15th-century château hotel made for gourmets, with its own vineyards and an excellent restaurant.
Average £210
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2+ bedrooms
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Turquant, Pays de la Loire, France
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This quirky, rustic-chic hotel in a troglodyte hamlet has a cave pool and makes a good base for sightseeing.
Average £80
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2+ bedrooms
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Montsoreau, Pays de la Loire, France
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Gorgeous designer boutique hotel and spa, located in a tranquil village right by the River Loire.
Average £170
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2+ bedrooms
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Fitness center
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