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 du Commerce and Place Royale. 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
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
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 Place de la Loire are top sights worth seeing.

Bourgogne
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 Musée des Beaux-Arts and Saint-Gatien Cathedral.

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$154 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
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! (525 reviews)
Central location
"Well located in the centre. Easy walk around for sightseeing and restaurants. The hotel is located in pedestrian area so calling a uber pick up is a bit tricky. Have to carry the luggage walk about 300 metres. Maybe check with the hotel to see if they can book taxi pick up from the front door. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

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$143 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
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! (232 reviews)
"La salle de petit déjeune est un peu petite, mais le reste de l'hôtel et surtout l'accueil sont au top !"

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

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$166 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
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! (968 reviews)
Good
"Well located, very easy to walk around. The rooms were clean and small. I also liked the breakfast. The staff were friendly as well."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

OKKO Hotels Nantes Château
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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! (354 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
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! (624 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 Angers Centre Gare
Odalys City Angers Centre Gare
20 Rue Fulton, Angers
Stay at this aparthotel in Angers. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Quartier de la Cité and Piscine de LA ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Clean and reasonably priced. Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Odalys City Angers Centre Gare
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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 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 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
Château d'Amboise

Château d'Amboise

3/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Amboise with a visit to Château d'Amboise. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cafes.

Château d'Amboise

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$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket
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
Full day wine tour with lunch at the winery : Vouvray&Chinon

Full day wine tour with lunch at the winery : Vouvray&Chinon

AU$467
per adult
Full day wine tour with lunch at the winery : Vouvray&Chinon
Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris

Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris

AU$757
per adult
Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris
From Tours: Retro Classic Sidecar Ride

From Tours: Retro Classic Sidecar Ride

AU$167
per traveller
From Tours: Retro Classic Sidecar Ride
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