Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Loire written by James McConnachie and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brand-new Rough Guide to The Loire is the essential guide to one of France''s most popular regions. A World Heritage Site, The Loire is famed for its soft, fertile countryside and a marvellous parade of châteaux. The main section of the guide has informed accounts of every attraction from the fascinating troglodyte dwellings carved out of rock-faces around Saumur to the compelling gardens at Villandry. The listings tell you where to find the best wines, the tastiest goat''s cheese and the most interesting places to stay. There are maps and plans throughout and a full-colour introductory section listing the author''s favourite ''things not to miss''. In the contexts section there is detailed background on the region''s culture, cuisine, wine, festivals and history.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Loire Valley written by Jack Tressider and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Loire Valley will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with stunning photography, illustrations and detailed maps, discover the Loire Valley area by area; from car racing in Le Mans to breathtaking châteaux and vibrant Nantes. DK Eyewitness Loire Valley provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the spectacular son et lumière shows, to invigorating outdoors activities of the Atlantic Coast and wine tasting in the numerous vineyards. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the major towns and cities, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, museums and restaurants in each area for all budgets. DK Eyewitness Loire Valley explores the rich layers of culture, history, architecture and art of this beautiful region, not forgetting the best scenic routes and thematic tours. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car and foot plus all the sights, beaches, churches, markets and festivals listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Loire Valley is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with DK Eyewitness Loire Valley.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Loire Valley written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glorious cycling routes by the river. World-class wine tasting among the vines. Days of exploring historic châteaux. Loire Valley offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Loire Valley to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide. You'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region's buildings and neighborhoods. You’ll discover: -Our pick of Loire Valley must-sees and top experiences -The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy -Easy-to-follow itineraries -Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -Color-coded chapters to each part of Loire Valley -A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Traveling around France? Try DK Eyewitness France.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Loire Valley written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an unbeatable guide to the elegant châteaux, gastronomy, and diverse activities in the Loire Valley, packed with photos and maps, insider tips, useful advice, and information. Inspiring itineraries will help you discover the best things to do in the Loire Valley, from touring vineyards and sampling wines, to cycling, boating, and golfing. Beautiful imagery and concise historical information highlight the beauty of the Loire Valley castles, including Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord. You'll find listings for a variety of hotels and restaurants, including where to stay, eat, and drink in Angers, Le Mans, and Saumur. Unique illustrations, stunning photography, and detailed maps make this guide the essential companion to your trip to the region. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley truly shows you this city as no one else can.

Download or read book The River Loire Cycle Route written by Mike Wells and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1061km Loire Cycle Route starts at the source of the River Loire in the Massif Central mountains of central France and finishes at the Atlantic opposite St Nazaire. It descends past extinct volcanoes, crater lakes and deep gorges before joining EuroVelo route 6, followed by the fully waymarked Loire à Vélo, France's most popular cycle trail. Following the river downstream in 26 stages, the route is generally downhill or level, often on dedicated traffic-free cycle tracks. Packed with a wealth of useful information - from practical planning advice to fascinating insights about the river and its surroundings - the guidebook features detailed route descriptions and informative mapping. Details of facilities and places to stay, and a French glossary, are also included. The route goes through the heart of France as the Loire becomes the royal river, bounded by extravagant châteaux, fields of Charolais cattle and vineyards. It passes through historic cities like Orléans and Tours, continuing past Angers and France's fourth largest city Nantes to finish on the Atlantic coast.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Loire Valley written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley is your in-depth guide to the very best of the Loire Valley in France. Whether you're on the hunt for a bike ride through the valley, a visit to fortresses and cathedrals, or a relaxing afternoon shopping at local markets, our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide has everything you'll need to experience the best of the Loire Valley. Explore old world villages and storybook chateaux, try local delicacies and superb wines, or take a walking tour and experience stunning views: We have everything you'll need to make the most of a trip to the Loire Valley on any budget. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley • Detailed itineraries and "don't miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley truly shows you the Loire Valley as no one else can. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to France, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: France, which offers the most complete coverage of France, trip-planning itineraries, and more.

Download or read book Chateaux of the Loire Valley written by J. -M. Perouse de Montclos and published by H.F.Ullmann Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chateaux of the Loire Valley presents the Loire Valley s achitectural heritage in brilliant photographs. Descriptions of castles and monuments are complemented by maps, timetables, genealogys of the kings of France, glossaries and bibliographies."

Download or read book French Impressions The Loire Valley written by George East and published by la Puce Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2nd in series of French Impressions unusual travel books

Download or read book Wanderings by the Loire written by Leitch Ritchie and published by . This book was released on 1833 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Loire Rough Guides Snapshot France written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot France: the Loire is the ultimate travel guide to this rural region of France. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from visiting châteaux, cycling along dedicated Loire à Vélo trails and admiring beautiful stained glass in Bourges Cathedral to exploring dark troglodyte caves near Saumur and watching racing cars speed round the tracks at Le Mans. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot France: the Loire also covers Orléans, the Cher and Indre, Blois, Tours, Chinon, Angers and Nantes. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to France, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health and festivals. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to France. The Rough Guides Snapshot France: the Loire is equivalent to 98 printed pages.

Download or read book Loire Valley A World Heritage Site written by Jérôme Sabatier and published by Jérôme Sabatier. This book was released on with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel guide updated in February 2019. The Loire Valley is the largest site ever registered in France as World Heritage site by UNESCO. The site crosses a multitude of historic towns and villages, rich with architectural heritage and ancient history. It reveals religious buildings and castles, each more sumptuous than the last, cultivated land and wild landscapes exploding with biodiversity. This ensemble, which witnessed thousands of years of interactions between man and nature, is a cultural landscape of exception. The Loire River is at the heart of this landscape. Indeed, without it, none of this would exist. The largest river in France, and the wildest, it is nicknamed "the Royal River." The Loire Valley was chosen as a royal residence in the 15th and 16th century. Several days are needed to explore the natural and cultural heritage of these landscapes. Take the time to soak up the history, culture and landscapes, and your stay in the Loire Valley will be unforgettable ... Here you’ll find all the information necessary to prepare your trip and your stay in Loire Valley in order to discover this exceptional site of indisputable universal value. You will find the following under the sections: the reasons for its selection for the World Heritage list, the history of the site, many practical informations (Tourist Offices, suggested tours, museums, events, transports), and a selection of accommodation and restaurants. Informations, prices and opening hours shown are for 2019. But most importantly, this “Loire Valley, a World Heritage Site” travel guide also offers a suggested itinerary for visiting each site and monument. You'll also find tips (transport, pricing, activities ... ), anecdotes and all the possibilities for family-friendly visits to encourage children and families in their discovery. The area and city maps included on all pages show all the sites and monuments discussed. Let us guide you...

Download or read book Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country written by Milburg Francisco Mansfield and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rick Steves Snapshot Loire Valley written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the Loire Valley. Rick Steves and Steve Smith cover the essentials of the Loire Valley, including Amboise and Chinon. Visit grandiose châteaus, such as Chenonceau, Blois, and Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Tour the Leonardo da Vinci park and go wine-tasting in Vouvray. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).

Download or read book The Chateaux of the Loire written by Paul Joanne and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Northern France from Belgium and the English Channel to the Loire Excluding Paris and Its Environs written by Karl Baedeker (Firm) and published by Leipzig : Karl Baedeker. This book was released on 1909 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Holiday Walks in the Loire Valley written by Judy Smith and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Loire written by Martin Garrett and published by OUP Us. This book was released on 2010 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Garrett traces the history of the storied Loire River through cities and countryside, from medieval times to the present.