Title: Visit Centre-Loire Valley: Best of Centre-Loire Valley Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Centre-Loire Valley Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Centre-Loire Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Centre-Loire Valley Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Centre-Loire Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Centre-Loire Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Centre-Loire Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Centre-Loire-Valley.d6049833.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Centre-Loire Valley Travel Guide ## France ![Centre - Loire Valley which includes farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131396-Centre-Loire-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Montargis showing a bridge, a house and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106494-Centre-Loire-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Montargis which includes a river or creek, a bridge and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106497-Centre-Loire-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Centre - Loire Valley which includes flowers and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131413-Centre-Loire-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Montargis which includes boating and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106495-Centre-Loire-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover sun-drenched vineyards and wineries in this picturesque French region on the beautiful Loire River. See its lavish castles and historic towns. France’s magnificent inland region, Centre, follows the valley of the meandering Loire River. The combined Centre-Loire Valley (Centre-Val de Loire) is known for beautiful countryside, fertile vineyards, heritage villages and stunning châteaus. Discover fine French wines, picturesque riverside communities, bicycle paths and delicious regional produce in this laidback French region. Centre-Loire Valley has two major cities. Orléans is located on the banks of the Loire River and features spectacularly ornate castles, cathedrals and medieval buildings. Visit a local boulangerie to buy delicious regional pastries and breads to enjoy while strolling down the Loire riverfront. Join celebrations in the first week of May when Orléans honours Joan of Arc with a festival and medieval market. In Tours and its surrounding region of Touraine, see beautiful architecture and public parks. Don’t miss the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, or Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé, a pretty park with flower gardens and a water feature. The Loire Valley, known as the “Garden of France,” is famous for its ornate châteaus and history as a royal playground. See magnificent castles, such as the Châteaux Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau and Château de Chambord. Learn about the valley’s fascinating Renaissance history and visit gorgeous cathedrals and churches, especially in Bourges and Chartres. Centre-Loire Valley is famous for its wineries. Try the still white wines and traditional sparkling wines that put Amboise and Saumur on the sommelier’s map. Visit vineyards and join a fascinating “routes de vignobles,” or wine tour, to learn about each vineyard’s production methods, cellars and complex tasting notes. Visit Centre-Loire Valley during a wine festival occurring in different regions throughout the summer. Reach Centre-Loire Valley by plane to the Aeroport de Tours Val de Loire in Tours. Alternatively, fly into Paris and take a train or car. Centre-Loire Valley has warm summers and mild winters. Explore the Loire Valley region by bike along the Loire à Velo cycling paths to experience the scenic countryside at your own pace, which may be somewhat slower after a glass of wine! ### Popular cities in Centre-Loire Valley [ToursKnown for Tours, Historical and Cathedrals](https://expedia.co.uk/Tours.dx3564) Balzac's beloved capital of Touraine province, Tours is a great city of art and history, as well as a dynamic university city, nestled in a lush plain between the Loire and Cher rivers. ## Reasons to visit - Place Plumereau - Saint-Gatien Cathedral - Saint Martin Basilica [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tours.dx3564)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tours-Hotels.d3564.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [AmboiseKnown for Historical, Castle and Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Amboise.dx4725) Visit the town where Charles VIII of France was born and Leonardo da Vinci died. Explore lavish palaces and the fields and forests of the Loire Valley. ## Reasons to visit - Château d'Amboise - Château-Gaillard [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Amboise.dx4725)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Amboise-Hotels.d4725.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [ChartresKnown for Cathedrals, Historical and Luxury](https://expedia.co.uk/Chartres.dx4778) Located just an hour from Paris and on the doorstep of the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, Chartres is known in France as the Capital of Light and Perfume. ## Reasons to visit - Chartres Cathedral - La Maison Picassiette [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Chartres.dx4778)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Chartres-Hotels.d4778.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [BloisKnown for Castle, Cathedrals and Cheese](https://expedia.co.uk/Blois.dx4751) Nestled on the northern banks of the Loire River, Blois features an attractive old town, a stunning castle and fine surrounding countryside. ## Reasons to visit - Royal Château of Blois - Maison de la Magie [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Blois.dx4751)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Blois-Hotels.d4751.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [OrléansKnown for Shopping, Rivers and Cathedrals](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans.dx9243) Learn about the siege led by Joan of Arc, visit the stunning cathedral and explore the picturesque landscape of Loiret. ## Reasons to visit - Sainte-Croix Cathedral [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans.dx9243)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans-Hotels.d9243.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [BourgesKnown for Historical, Cathedrals and Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Bourges.dx6396) Home to one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France, Bourges combines beautiful traditional architecture, unique gardens and an attractive old town. ## Reasons to visit - Bourges Cathedral [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Bourges.dx6396)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Bourges-Hotels.d6396.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Centre-Loire Valley ![Tours featuring café scenes, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106540-Indre-Et-Loire-Department.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tours Balzac's beloved capital of Touraine province, Tours is a great city of art and history, as well as a dynamic university city, nestled in a lush plain between the Loire and Cher rivers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tours.dx3564) ![Orleans showing street scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131589-Loiret-Department.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Orléans Learn about the siege led by Joan of Arc, visit the stunning cathedral and explore the picturesque landscape of Loiret. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans.dx9243) ![Amboise featuring café scenes, a small town or village and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132312-Amboise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Amboise Visit the town where Charles VIII of France was born and Leonardo da Vinci died. Explore lavish palaces and the fields and forests of the Loire Valley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amboise.dx4725) ![Blois featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132402-Blois.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blois Nestled on the northern banks of the Loire River, Blois features an attractive old town, a stunning castle and fine surrounding countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blois.dx4751) ![Bourges featuring heritage architecture and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131615-Cher-Department.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bourges Home to one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France, Bourges combines beautiful traditional architecture, unique gardens and an attractive old town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bourges.dx6396) ![Chartres featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106794-Chartres.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chartres Located just an hour from Paris and on the doorstep of the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, Chartres is known in France as the Capital of Light and Perfume. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chartres.dx4778) ![Saint-Aignan which includes street scenes and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132422-Saint-Aignan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saint-Aignan Visit quaint shops lined up along the riverside and take kids to see some of the 4,000 animals in the conservational zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Aignan.dx6023150) ![Vierzon which includes heritage elements and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131628-Cher-Department.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vierzon Vierzon is a town of contrasting faces with a longstanding industrial heritage coupled with modern design and excellent food. 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