Pros: the Loire is Lovely and richly rewarding in it's history and beauty Cons: none
One of my dreams as a young girl came true a few years ago, to stay in a CASTLE in France. Of course, it really wasn't a castle but a Chateau and there weren't any royalty there but, that's what I felt like from the moment we set foot on...
Pros: Rich history, beauty, only three hours from Paris Cons: none
The Loire Valley is one of the most interesting and beautiful areas in France. Its historical significance is evident while touring the area, with all of its castles and chateaux. The area is noted for its stories of romance, drama and intrigue,...
This epinion will not focus on the intrigues that many of my fellow epinioners have already discussed. I do recommend their epinions as well but wished to give a psudo virtual tour with...
Pros: An fascinating tour... Cons: A visit to a French commercial estate... but somehow this adds to the fascination.
The Loire has many attractions for lovers of food and drink but if you want to do something rather different while in this fabulous area. I would recommend you include a visit to the Cointreau factory at Angers in your itinerary. I must admit I wasn't a...
Pros: Beautiful scenery, history, and castles all within a ~30 miles radius of Tours. Cons: A rental car or bus tour is most likely needed to visit this area.
The castles of the Loire Valley are a true example of the French Renaissance. Francois Ier (King) was quite addicted to splendor and advancing the achievements of France and was a strong influence on the "movement" commissioning both Blois and Chambord. ...
Pros: Chateaux,villages,rivers,sights,food,wine & People Cons: Some of the more 'touristy' towns such as Amboise can be very busy.
Many people would agree that returning for a second or third time to a particular holiday destination is an obvious indication of its popularity and my wife and I have found such a place in the Centre region of France . We had visited many areas of ...
Pros: Scene of Massacre; Leonardo da Vinci is buried on the grounds Cons: An imposing fortress and location but not very beautiful
"I have 2 days in the Loire. Which chateaux should I see?" That is a question heard frequently from travelers with limited time. YentaKvetch cannot answer that question. No one can. The answer is always the same: You need to do a little...
Pros: romantic and relaxing rooms, lovely setting, excellent value Cons: none
Located on the Loire River and at the foot of the Chateau d'Amboise, this small hotel was built in the 1700s but was gut-renovated in 1998-- and what a renovation it is!
Le Manoir Les Minimes is centrally located, a perfect base for...
Pros: Totally silly unpretentious evening Cons: Not gourmet food; if you are interested in gourmet food, try the regular menu
If you spend a month in the Loire Valley, as YentaKvetch did in the summer of 1997, you will soon have your fill of châteaux and will look for a change of pace. YentaKvetch's recommendation: Try the Dinner Spectacle Renaissance sponsored by Le Manoir St....
Pros: Magnificent Chateaus, tranquility Cons: Too big of a house to clean
I visited the Loire Valley in April 2001 and felt invigorated by the wonderful weather and mesmerized with the tranquil pace of life in this valley. We visited some of the most wonderful chateaus in the world lived in by kings, queens, princes,...
Pros: High quality unique entertainment Cons: You will need to speak to understand some of the productions
If you plan a trip to the Loire Valley in summer, you will soon be exhausted from schlepping around to the many châteaux that dot the landscape. Take it easy on some days; take a nap during the day, and be prepared to do some of your schlepping in the...
Pros: Beautiful chateau spanning the river Cher Cons: Magnet for tour bus groups in summer
"I have 2 days in the Loire. Which chateaux should I see?" That is a question heard frequently from travelers with limited time. YentaKvetch cannot answer that question. No one can. The answer is always the same: You need to do a little...
Pros: Close to Paris, lots of bloody history, interesting architecture Cons: Read your history first or you won't really understand the significance of the place
"I have 2 days in the Loire. Which chateaux should I see?" That is a question heard frequently from travelers with limited time. YentaKvetch cannot answer that question. No one can. The answer is always the same: You need to do a little...
Pros: A life time experience Cons: Too little time
One of my favorite places in the whole world is Loire valley. In fact, I love it so much that I am not sure I want to share it. But hey, I will.
I've been to Loire Valley four or five times and definitely will go there many more times.
Pros: Easily accessible, interesting features Cons: not as grand as other chateau, but just as pleasing.
While driving through the Loire Valley for our honeymoon, my husband and I visited several of the regions most famous chateau, but it was Chenonceau we found the most beautiful.
It is not a large castle by any means, but is has some very original...
Amboise is a great little town just outside of Tours in the Loire Valley (about a two and a half to three hour drive southwest of Paris). It has its own chateau in the city center and on certain nights of the week during the summer they put on a grand...
Pros: a truly novel experience Cons: a little quite. no tv or phones
One of the "not to be missed" aspects of a visit to the Loire Valley is Chateau Living. Sure there are plenty of inexpensive hotels in the towns throughout the Loire but there are countless Chateaus that are privately owned and taking in...
If you are going to be spending some time in France, do not miss the Loire Valley. It is short train ride from Paris and offers gorgeous scenery, good wine and wonderful cuisine. The history is rich and colorful and the people are very welcoming and...
Pros: Uniquely French area, good wine, cool castles Cons: Castles hard to get to without a car
The Loire Valley offers dozens of castles that each has its own unique history and architectural style. Having spent a year abroad in school at Angers in the Loire Valley, I had the chance to see most of this area. I highly recommend it for students who...
Pros: It's romantic and delightful, an ideal location for a weekend, vacation or honeymoon. Cons: none
"Le Manoir Les Minimes" is a quiet and pleasant hotel. Located on the Loire River, close to the Chateau d'Amboise, this beautiful residence was built in the 1700s and was entirely restored. The interior decor is elegant and refined with wonderful objects...
Pros: Beautiful, friendly, excellent service, amazing sight-seeing, wine!! Cons: Not Many
We planned a two-night stay in the Loire Valley on a trip through France in May 2002. Amboise seemed a good choice - the town was not too big but still had a lot to offer including a well known Chateau.
Pros: Flat and ideal for bicycling, magnificent chateaux & countryside Cons: Food wasn't as exciting as other areas of France
In our 50's and going on our first cycling trip, we opted for the 4 night Loire experience, mostly because it's flat (there was only one hill) and the weather might be better than the northern sections of France, which can be wetter. The trip featured...
Pros: A simply soul stirring place of beauty and culture. Cons: Bus tours are not for those who don't want to meet people from other places.
Review Topic: Overview
My trip to the Loire Valley took place in late June and early July. It was truly a magical trip. My itinerary was set, for the most part, by the tour company I joined. The itinerary was what made me...
If you are visiting the Loire Valley in France and are not interested in or have already seen all of the castles you can handle, I recommend taking a drive through the Parc du Pilat. This is a wonderfully scenic route through rolling hillsides and small...
Pros: beautiful castles, friendly people, great food and wine Cons: the only one I can think of if that English speakers can be tough to find at times!
I am currently a French teacher from Pennsylvania. While in college -- in 1992 -- I lived in Amboise, France, in the heart of the Loire Valley. I lived in Amboise from January through late March of that year. I need to stress to you how wonderful...
Pros: Beautiful architecture, good food Cons: Strenuous, especially with "Adams" attachment pulling my son.
In June, I went on a 7 day bike trip with my young son. We visited a number of chateaus, and slept in several of the petit chateaus. The trip was sponsored by "discoverfrance.com". While I enjoyed the food, and the evercise tremendously, I...
Pros: An incredibly beautiful region in France Cons: Difficult to navigate without a car
We just returned from a week's vacation in France. I'd like to share some of the highlights of our trip, as we gathered much information from this board. My review will be more factual and less imbued with the history of the sites we saw. We flew in to...
Pros: Very relaxing, fun to drive around, good dining. Cons: Quiet on Monday evenings, not super interesting if you like some action.
The Loire is a fun getaway that's not too far from Paris. We stayed in Amboise, a very cute town with a castle in it. The hotel we stayed in, Le Choiseul, was billed as "the top place to stay in Amboise." We were disappointed quite frankly. While it...
Loire Valley: Royalty and Enchanting Chateaus by rebecca51 ,Apr 14 '06
Pros: Beautiful scenery, historic towns, and famous Chateaus owned by French Royalty are plentiful. Cons: Visitors to Angers need to be on guard against pickpockets and drug related crime.
The visitor to this part of France has one problem - which historical Chateaus to visit! It would take weeks to visit each and every one. Many of the old preserved towns are charming and often boast a visit or two by Joan Of Arc. The scenery is equally lovely. For much of the drive the road seems to travel along side a meandering river. Fields of grapes are a common sight.
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