Loire Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Montargis showing street scenes
Montargis featuring outdoor eating and café scenes

Where to stay in Loire Valley

Nantes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Nantes Centre

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Nantes Centre for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place Royale and Bouffay Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Commerce Tram Stop.

Nantes Centre
Place Plumereau which includes a small town or village

Tours City Centre

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Saint Martin Basilica.

Tours City Centre
Sainte-Croix Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral

Bourgogne

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Bourgogne, Sainte-Croix Cathedral and Loire a Velo Cycle Path are top sights worth seeing.

Bourgogne
Musee des Beaux-Arts showing a statue or sculpture

Downtown Angers

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Angers Cathedral.

Downtown Angers
Tours Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Old Town Tours

Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saint-Gatien Cathedral and Tours Fine Arts Museum.

Old Town Tours
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Beaujoire

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Beaujoire. You might want to make time for a stop at Stade de la Beaujoire or Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire.

Beaujoire
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
4 out of 5
2 bis rue de Santeuil, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
The price is AU$148 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Maisons Du Monde was very well decorated and clean. The staff was welcoming and the breakfast selection in the morning was good. Being in the city centre, it is close to a plethora of great restaurants and a shopping centre. Will definitely return if ever in Nantes again."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Hotel de la Cité
Hotel de la Cité
3 out of 5
9 Rue de Rieux, Nantes
The price is AU$128 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
Lovely hotel, highly recommend.
"Lovely hotel and staff. The room was perfect, clean, comfortable bed, air purifier and coffee machine. The staff were so helpful, the lady who checked us in was absolutely lovely. Were very accommodating when we asked for extra items such as an iron. Lovely little bar downstairs but refillable water ..."

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Hotel de la Cité
OKKO Hotels Nantes Château
OKKO Hotels Nantes Château
4 out of 5
15 bis rue de Strasbourg, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
The price is AU$148 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
"Very elegant and practical design and super friendly staff. The whole team was great. Naila"

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

OKKO Hotels Nantes Château
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Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
4 out of 5
10 rue Konrad Adenauer, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (631 reviews)
Walking distance to expo centre
"Good breakfast, helpful staff. Convenient if you are attending expo."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Odalys City Nantes Cité des Congrès
Odalys City Nantes Cité des Congrès
6, place Clémence Lefeuvre, Nantes
Stay at this aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Le Lieu Unique ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (369 reviews)
average hotel
"it is a student residence and in a place far from downtown"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2024

Odalys City Nantes Cité des Congrès
Appart’City Confort Nantes Centre
Appart’City Confort Nantes Centre
3 out of 5
4 Rue Des Petites Ecuries, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bouffay Square ...
7.4/10 Good! (860 reviews)
"Apartment was greay great, good size ,comfortable bed and hard floors. Unfortunately it was the lake of air-conditioning and the noise from outside that let it down. But if you want a central hotel near bars,restaurants and transport it would be hard to beat it."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2024

Appart’City Confort Nantes Centre
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Popular places to visit

Chateau de Chambord showing heritage architecture, a castle and a garden

Château de Chambord

5/5(1 review)

Marvel at the majestic design of this medieval castle, explore its grounds in a horse and carriage and venture into the woods.

Château de Chambord
Chateau de Chenonceau featuring a castle

Château de Chenonceau

4.5/5(5 reviews)

The breathtaking beauty of this majestic château is complemented with a collection of fine artwork and beautiful gardens.

Château de Chenonceau
Medieval Site of Guedelon

Medieval Site of Guedelon

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe when you spend time at Medieval Site of Guedelon. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Medieval Site of Guedelon
Chateau de Cheverny featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Château de Cheverny

5/5(1 review)

Take the kids to this historic castle for boat rides along the canal, strolls through the garden and even an adventure with Tintin.

Château de Cheverny
Chateau de Villandry showing a garden and a castle

Château de Villandry

4/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at one of the famous châteaus in the Loire Valley and immerse yourself in the wondrous garden that surrounds it.

Château de Villandry
Chateau de Blois featuring interior views

Royal Château of Blois

Learn about the intriguing history of these majestic buildings with a tour of the impressive halls and chambers of varying designs.

Royal Château of Blois

Activities

Loire Valley: Vouvray Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

Loire Valley: Vouvray Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

AU$97
per adult
Loire Valley: Vouvray Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket

Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket

AU$30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket
From Amboise : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux

From Amboise : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux

AU$325
per adult
From Amboise : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux
Discover local wines

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour in Vouvray and Montlouis

AU$208
per adult
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour in Vouvray and Montlouis
Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris

Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris

AU$756
per adult
Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris
Afternoon- Wine tour in Touraine from Tours or Amboise

Afternoon- Wine tour in Touraine from Tours or Amboise

AU$242
per adult
Afternoon- Wine tour in Touraine from Tours or Amboise
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