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One of the coolest hotels in the Loire Valley, the Marine de la Loire provides a chic boutique alternative to château grandeur.
The 11 romantic rooms, conceived by the interior decorator owner are inspired by Loire Valley themes – while the pool area oozes rustic chic, with heavy stone urns and a pool framed by ancient stone walls.
There’s no restaurant, but room service is available all day; for a truly romantic stay, book the ‘Cabane’, a private cabin suite set in the woods.
Located on the quayside in the tranquil riverside village of Montsoreau, known for its white tuffeaux houses and riverside chateau, near Saumur.
The village is a starting point for boat trips and well-placed for discovering nearby Candes-St-Martin with its historic church, the wine-producing troglodyte village of Turquant, Fontevraud abbey and the Château de Chinon.
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Loire Valley, France[10.3 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
Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France[11.4 miles]
A postcard-perfect, medieval town famed for its troglodyte wine cellars (filled with excellent wines) and majestic hilltop chateau.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Montsoreau, Pays de la Loire, France[0.1 miles]
Seek out bargains at this riverside fleamarket held on the second Sunday of each month at Montsoreau. Old books, trinkets, lace, furniture and more.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France[4.7 miles]
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
Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France[14.6 miles]
A dramatically-sited fortress-chateau, with a fascinating royal history. Joan of Arc came in 1429 to persuade the Dauphine Charles to go to Reims to be crowned.
Best for ages: 18+ | £9
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Loire Valley, France
Extraordinary historic chateaux, authentic village life, and superb wine blend in this beautiful UNESCO-listed valley.
