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Pays de la Loire

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    Loire Valley

    Loire Valley, France

    Northern France’s beautiful UNESCO-listed valley, home to heart-stoppingly beautiful historic chateaux, authentic village life, world-class wines and fascinating troglodytes.

  • 10 Must-see Chateaux of the Loire Valley

    Loire Valley, France

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    Bucket List Experience

    The Loire’s extraordinary chateaux are a vision of architectural splendour and stunning gardens, and offer an insight into the lavish lifestyles of France’s 16th- and 17th-century royalty and bourgeoisie.

    Best for ages: 18+ | £11

  • A day in Saumur

    Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

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    Bucket List Experience

    A postcard-perfect, medieval town famed for its troglodyte wine cellars (filled with excellent wines) and majestic hilltop chateau.

    Best for ages: 18+ | Free

  • Troglodyte Loire

    Loire Valley, France

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    Bucket List Experience

    Thousands of kilometres of tunnels – originally dug out of the soft, underlying, tufa strata as part of Middle Age stone quarries – are now chapels, houses, farms and hotels.

    Best for ages: 18+ | Free

  • Outside low angle view of the front building and entrance on a summer's blue day
    Experience

    Royal Abbey of Fontevraud

    Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

    Travel back to the Middle Ages in this vast monastic complex and splendid Romanesque church. It’s home to the sculpted tombs of Henry II of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart.

    Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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