Les Hauts de Loire
Veuzain-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[4.7 miles]
Uber-romantic hotel in a former hunting lodge, with a spa, outdoor pool & Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Chaumont International Garden Festival
Last updated: 10 November, 2022
Expect the unexpected: Chaumont’s adventurous garden festival is a must whether you’re a plant lover or interested in horticultural design. Far from the conventional vision of sedate floral displays, here artists, designers and architects as well as landscape gardeners create gardens that range from the ingenious to the crazy.
Held in the grounds of a stunning chateau overlooking the Loire, there’s always plenty to inspire. Yearly themes have ranged from weeds and colour to eroticism.
While you’re there
Make time to visit the grand staterooms and private apartments of the picturesque turreted chateau overlooking the Loire.
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Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 13+
Frequency: annually
When: mid-May - October
Duration: 5 months
Getting there & doing it
The Chaumont-sur-Loire Chateau sits between the towns of Blois and Amboise. It’s most easily reached by car (with plenty of parking space), but can also be reached by local train to Onzain on the other side of the river.
This is a non-bookable event. Tickets are sold at the entrance.
When to do it
The exact dates vary, but the event is held from mid-May to the end of October.
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Le Clos d’Amboise
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[16.6 miles]
An attractive family-friendly hotel, with great staff and a perfect small-town location for exploring the Loire.
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Domaine de la Tortiniere
Veigne, Centre-Val de Loire, France[40.2 miles]
Relaxed, stylish family-run chateau hotel, well located in the heart of the Loire Valley.
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Chateau de Beauvois
Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny, Centre-Val de Loire, France[50.4 miles]
Stately chateau hotel in a magical woodland setting where Louis XIII once came hunting.
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Loire Valley
Loire Valley, France
Extraordinary historic chateaux, authentic village life, and superb wine blend in this beautiful UNESCO-listed valley.
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Leonardo da Vinci Park
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[16.1 miles]
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence reveals fascinating insights into the enigmatic painter, engineer and inventor.
Best for ages: 13+ | £3
Hot-air balloon flights over the Loire Valley
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[17.2 miles]
Hot air balloon flights offer a serene, crowd-free way to appreciate the Loire’s spectacular landscapes and chateaux, as you drift silently above treetops and turrets.
Best for ages: 6+ | £180 | 3 hours
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‘La Loire a Velo’ cycle route
Loire Valley, France[21.4 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
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Kayaking on the Loire River
Vineuil, Centre-Val de Loire, France[20.3 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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