Loire Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Loire Valley
Nantes Centre
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.
Tours City Centre
Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Place de Châteauneuf.
Bourgogne
If you're spending some time in Bourgogne, Loire a Velo Cycle Path and Place de la Loire are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Angers
Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Centre-Ville
While you're in Centre-Ville, take in top sights like Place du Martroi and jump on the metro at République Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Old Town Tours
Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Place Plumereau.
Westotel Nantes Atlantique
Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
"The breakfast was really poor. Often there wasn't any bread left. The bacon was black. Looked as if it was several days old. Fruit salad bowl was empty most days and there was very little choice of jam. The orange juice was souer. We had already stayed in several very reasonably priced hotels where ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Westotel Tours Val de Loire
"Located next to Commercial Centre. Good for a stopover."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
"Room temperature was too warm, even with Aircondioning on. Blanket too heavy."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Nantes Centre
"The studio was spacious, smart and freshly decorated. Its location beside the station and the chateau on the edge of the old town was perfect. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Having to ask for clean towels, buy toilet rolls and empty the rubbish bins ( on pain of a 50 euro fine) and buy disposal ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Château de Chambord
Learn about the local history of Chambord with a stop at Château de Chambord. You can seek out the cycling trails in this walkable area.
Château de Chenonceau
After visiting Château de Chenonceau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chenonceaux. Wander the picturesque gardens in this quaint area.
Zoo de la Fleche
Meet the animals who call Zoo de la Fleche home during your trip to La Flèche. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Medieval Site of Guedelon
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.
Royal Château of Blois
You can learn about the history of Blois with a stop at Royal Château of Blois. Stroll along the seaside or discover the countryside in this quaint area.
Planète Sauvage
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Planète Sauvage home during your travels in Port-Saint-Pere? While in this trendy area, you can enjoy the cafes.
- Château de Chambord
- Château de Chenonceau
- Chateaux de la Loire
- La Baule Beach
- Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
- Royal Château of Blois
- Château de Villandry
- Zenith de Nantes
- Château de Cheverny
- CHU de Nantes - Hôtel-Dieu
- Terra Botanica
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Parc des Expositions de Tours
- Atlantis Shopping Centre
- Place Plumereau
- La Cité Nantes Event Center
- Château de Chaumont
- Sanctuary of St. Bernadette Soubirous of Nevers
- Machines of the Isle of Nantes
- University of Tours
- Stade de la Beaujoire
- Daniel Jouvance Thalassotherapie Centre
