Les Hauts de Loire
Veuzain-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[16.4 miles]
Uber-romantic hotel in a former hunting lodge, with a spa, outdoor pool & Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Chateau Royal Blois
Last updated: 02 November, 2022
Around a grand courtyard famed for its Gothic staircase, four furnished wings reflect the 17 monarchs Kings and Queens who lived there. It’s a miniature history tour all packed into one, with architecture going from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
Price from: £11
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
When to do it
The chateau is open all year round, seven days a week.
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‘La Loire a Velo’ cycle route
Loire Valley, France[5.1 miles]
An 900km waymarked cycle route through the Loire’s beautiful countryside, stopping off at fantastical chateaux, vineyards, and picturesque villages.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 1 day-2 weeks
Chaumont International Garden Festival
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[16.4 miles]
Weird and wonderful experimental garden festival where conceptual gardens touch urbanism and ecology.
Best for ages: 13+ | £15 | 5 months
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Kayaking on the Loire River
Vineuil, Centre-Val de Loire, France[4 miles]
Paddling along the Loire is a dreamy was to see its waterfront chateaux, plus the region’s rich flora and fauna. Loire Kayak offer trips ranging from 1 hour to up to 8 days (with camping).
Best for ages: 10+ | £14 | 1 hour - 8 days
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