Holidays in Centre Loire

When planning your holidays in Centre Loire, consider following the tourist route through the vineyards of the Loire Valley taking your time en route to visit the numerous castles and châteaux for which the region is famous.

Two of the most magnificent cathedrals in France are Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Chartres and Cathédrale Saint-Étienne in Bourge.

The Château d'Amboise, much loved by the Kings of France, overlooks the scenic town of Amboise.A short distance from the château stands 'Le Clos Lucé', a manor house, once the home of Leonardo da Vinci and now housing a museum dedicated to da Vinci and his machines.

Between Anjou, Touraine and Poitou lies the Abbaye de Fontevraud, the largest abbey complex in France.

The Loire, the longest river in France runs through the major towns of Tours, Blois and Orléans. Take boat trips down the majestic Loire or picnic on its banks. Go hot-air ballooning, horseriding, canoeing, white-water rafting, hiking, or leisurely visit historic sites of interest, or you could choose a cycling holiday and savour the scenery at a leisurely pace.

You will be spoiled for choice of things to do when planning your holidays in Central Loire region, from the quietly simple to the adventurous.

Parc de Fierbois is situated on the northern bank of the Loire, between Blois and Amboise. The area is known for being tranquil and for the quality of its produce, particularly wine and game, the best of which is sold at the large Sunday market in Amboise. Parc de Fierbois is set in 250 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a private château. This Castels parc is one mile from the village of St Catherine de Fierbois, and ideally placed for visiting the region’s châteaux. The facilities include a waterpark and lakeside covered pool. A spacious, recently developed poolside bar complex provides entertainment for all the family in high season.

Camping Alicourts Holiday Parc is set in spacious parkland beside a large lake. The parc is ideal for an off-the-beaten-track holiday. Facilities include superb sporting equipment, an outstanding adventure play area, and impressive waterpark. You can swim in the lake or hire a pedalo, then relax at the sandy lakeside beach.

Self Catering Apartments in Centre Loire

MOULIN DE CORDELIERS
Ideally located on the banks of the Indre and opposite the "Logis Royal", the PV-Holidays resort at Loches occupies an outstanding site: the redeveloped old flour mills, to which small modern buildings respectful of the surrounding heritage have been added. It offers very comfortable apartments with a loggia or small garden, except for the mill apartments.

On-site activities include a swimming pool with terrace-solarium, while the medieval town of Loches is just a 5-minute walk away. Further afield lie the chateaux de Loire, including Chambourg, Tours, and Chenonceau with activities such as golf, tennis, gliding and horse riding within close proximity.

Boating on the Canal Latéral à la Loire
This beautiful canal follows the course of the Loire, cutting through maize-filled fields and drifting past grazing Charolais cattle and waving sunflowers on its way north from Digoin.

The hilltop town of Sancerre is well worth a visit; here you can taste the famous dry white wine, and take in the far-reaching views over the Loire valley. Along the canal's course, you'll encounter several huge stone aqueducts, often bedecked with cascades of flowers.

Operating from Centre Loire bases at Briare and Chatillon sur Loire.

THINGS TO DO IN CENTRE-LOIRE
	Full Day and Part Day Tours to the Castles and Châteaux of the Centre Loire region

Holidays inCentre Loire

Holidays in
Centre Loire