Chaumont International Garden Festival
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[4.7 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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Les Hauts de Loire
Last updated: 25 January, 2023
Set in an 1860s hunting lodge and its beautifully restored outhouses, this refined, ivy-clad hotel is surrounded by vineyards between Blois and Amboise, making it a fabulous base for chateau-hopping and wine-tasting.
It’s also romance on a stick. Not only will couples love the dreamy garden views (best seen with a glass of wine at sunset) and the outdoor pool, but also the Clarins spa (with its hammam, sauna and outdoor terrace).
The restaurant wows with 2-star Michelin cuisine focusing on Loire Valley produce, and cooking classes are available if you want to learn the kitchen’s secrets.
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Key facilities
Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
Food & drink
All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
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Bedrooms
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Suites
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Room facilities
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi
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2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed
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Leonardo da Vinci Park
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Hot-air balloon flights over the Loire Valley
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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
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Best for ages: 10+ | £14 | 1 hour - 8 days
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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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