The Loire Valley
Plan your own dates, costs, and logistics to visit the Loire Valley this fall. The architectural heritage in the Loire valley's historic towns is notable, especially the châteaux. This tour is a glimpse of a nation of builders starting with castle fortifications in the 10th century through the splendor of chateaux built half a millennium later. When the French kings began constructing their huge châteaux here, the nobility followed suit. Their presence in the lush, fertile valley began attracting the very best landscape designers. These cultural monuments illustrate to an exceptional degree the ideals of the Renaissance and the Age of the Enlightenment on western European thought and design. This is a memorable place to visit and revisit.
This tour is available in the fall of 2014 and is best when combined with an extended stay in Paris, London, or another location in Europe. SketchyTours is full of suggestions for additional locations to visit depending on your interests. Dates are based on interest and the tour includes our standard fare of spectacular accommodations, breakfasts, day tours, entrance fees, most dinners and art & cultural content. 5-7 days 6-12 people |
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