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The Loire Valley Region boasts an internationally recognised national heritage that is a nature lovers heaven. For those looking for natural treasures, the region is the place to find them. This brochure gives a taste of these secrets and unspoiled treasures, and will entice seasoned enthusiasts as well as those that are simply curious ! Now protected by 3 Natural Regional Parks (Brenne - Loire Anjou Touraine - Perche), this brochure is your key to discovering all the region has to offer.
DESTINATION JARDINS’ IN THE LOIRE VALLEY REGION
Fall under the charm… For garden-lovers – experts or otherwise – the Loire Valley Tourist Board has recently published a new brochure entitled "Destination jardins en région Centre". Historic, contemporary, medieval, vegetable, botanical – this brochure has selected 24 wonderful gardens for you to discover in the Loire Valley, Berry and Eure et Loir regions. There is a page for each garden, and features on special moments in the year and organised events, all of them bound to make you want to spend some time with friends or family in these gardens, unique, exceptional places to be discovered and rediscovered each season…
Villages and Towns of exception
Built century after century, our towns and villages are the guardians of our region's identity. Set amongst green hills and valleys and moorlands and forests, eight of France's “Loveliest Villages” and ten “Loveliest Detours” reveal the wealth of know-how, tradition and history in the region. These authentic destinations with their remarkable architecture make it more than worthwhile concocting an original itinerary taking in old stone and greenery. A great opportunity for you to get away and discover the charm and character of our picturesque towns and villages.
France's Loveliest Villages
- In the south of Berry, Apremont-sur-Allier
- Candes-Saint-Martin in the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park
- In Touraine, Crissay-sur-Manse
- Gargilesse, the romantic town
- Lavardin, a place to stop off in the Loir Valley
- Montrésor, a gorgeous village
- A trip back to the Middle Ages in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
- Welcome to Yèvre-le-Châtel
France's Loveliest Detours
- Beaugency, the "Princess of the Loire"
- In Châteaudun, the land of Dunois
- La Châtre, "the town I have loved so much..." wrote George Sand
- Loches, a town of contrast
- Mehun-sur-Yèvre, the porcelain town
- Montargis, the "Venice of Gâtinais"
- Nogent-le-Rotrou, in the heart of the Perche Regional Nature Park
- Saint-Amand-Montrond, the town of gold
- Incomparable Sancerre
- In the footsteps of Talleyrand in Valençay