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Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans... more » Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans, Joan of Arc. « less

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“Where Da Vinci Lived the Last 3 Years of His Life”

Clos-Luce

4 of 5 stars
LOTRfan
Laurel, Maryland
Oct 5, 2008

Clos-Luce is noteworthy for one reason: Leonardo da Vinci lived the last 3 years of his life here. King Francois I was fascinated by da Vinci and offered him the use of this home. Surprisingly, Da...more

“Spectacular Chateau”

Chateau de Chambord

5 of 5 stars
LOTRfan
Laurel, Maryland
Oct 5, 2008

I got to see Chateau Chambord on September 20, 2008. My tour guide told us that King Francois I who had only recently come to the throne wanted to make a statement of his power so he commissioned...more

“The Lady's Chateau”

Chateau de Chenonceau

5 of 5 stars
LOTRfan
Laurel, Maryland
Oct 5, 2008

Chateau Chenonceau is called the women's chateau because women were so involved in its creation and figured prominently living there. Katherine Briconnet was instrumental in its building. Later, after...more

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Loire Valley and Mont St Michel October 05, 2008, 5 replies
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Loire in November, what else can we do after dinner? October 03, 2008, 1 reply
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Loire Valley Itinerary. How does this look? September 26, 2008, 5 replies
Cycling/Loire a velo October 02, 2008, 1 reply
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