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Tourism is 'central' to this region's economy. There are so many places to visit and things to do in the Loire Valley and the region of Centre in France, that once you have sampled the 'experience' you'll want to return time and time again. It's the perfect place for your holiday in
France.
The term 'Loire Valley' if used correctly could refer to
an area of over 1000km, as this is the length of the river from its
source in the springs on the side of Mont Gerbier de Jonc in the
southern Cevennes hills within the department of the Ardeche to its
destination on the Atlantic coast at Nantes. It has however become
synonymous with
the area along the river
Loire
between Sully-sur-Loire in Loiret and
Chalonnes-sur-Loire in Maine-et -Loire a distance of 280km. This
became formalised with its inclusion
on the list of world heritage sites in November 2000.
It
also takes in the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and the
park at Chateau de Chambord.
The Loire Valley, or more specifically Val de Loire the UNESCO
world heritage site, is an area of diverse attractions and landscapes
that today make it one of the most popular places for tourists in the
whole of France. Probably best known for its architectural heritage,
most famously its chateaux, it is also blessed with other fine examples
in its historic towns such as Amboise, Blois, Chinon, Orléans, Saumur,
and Tours. The Loire Valley (Val de Loire) is also known as the Garden
of France and the Cradle of the French Language.
It has benefited
throughout history from its popularity with the French Royal Families
who have left a wonderful legacy in the form of its many chateaux,
gardens and parks.
It was their influence and the areas
natural beauty that made UNESCO designate a large
stretch of the river and its
monuments a world heritage site.
Enjoy browsing our website, http://www.experienceloire.com which contains a comprehensive
chateaux guide plus guide to the Centre-Val de Loire region as well as
other tourist information. If you are touring in the Loire Valley let us
help with your planning.
There is also a list
of houses, gites and chateaux to rent within the Loire Valley -- we hope
it leads you to your very own unique --- Loire Valley experience!
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