The Loire Valley: A Region of Castles and Wine

The Loire Valley  is known for breathtaking castles and wineries.  This place is popular  for the world’s finest wines with almost 6000 vineyards. If you are planning to visit this stunning place, there are many experiences and activities waiting for you. Not just that, there are many sights which you can’t miss this holiday.

From beautiful wineries, Royal abbeys to stunning Castle you will get everything. There are different things apart from the mainstream tourist spot in The Loire Valley, which you can explore and there are many things that you should know and this blog will help you know everything regarding this iconic place, before you make the visit .

“La vie est trop courte pour boire du mauvais vin”

Which means “ life is too short, drink wine”

Loire valley wine guide, Loire valley wine & castles

This region is separated into two parts which are spread out with Wine Region and another property is fully covered with a beautiful castle, where you will experience how people did the stunning architectural job with the building in ancient times

Here are some spots where you can go and have the experience that you will never forget: 

Castle region in The Loire Valley you can explore, a perfect day for caste sightseeing

What wine is Loire Valley famous for?

Château Royal d’ Amboise: This place is known for the favorite sites of the kings of France. The Palace used to be the residence for Chateau from the 19th century and 16th centuries. The building architecture is the fusion of the Gothic and Renaissance style. 

The ambience of the palace is so exotic that you won’t feel like going back. This stunning architectural piece, which the Loire Valley holds, also tells the stories of French history that are very interesting and keen to know.

Azay-le- Rideau: This place is the perfect example of fine  French architecture which was built in the mid 15th century.  This castle has the charm of Renaissance. This place is designed by the river Indre and surrounded by the 19th century park which is considered as the most beautiful and romantic, perfect for couples to spend time.

Wineries regions, where you can taste one of the most sophisticated and classy wines filled with the traditional French culture.

Saumar: It is the 3rd largest Winery in France, with a tunnel from the castle and which is used as the wine cellar. This Winery is known for preserving the fine wines, bulles and Samuel Champigny wines.

Tauraine: A diversified wine region with classy fine white and red wine, which includes Bourueill, saint,- Nicolas de Bourguiell and Chinon. These wines are so fine that you will experience the taste of the French cultural value, because they are well preserved in traditional; mannar, which are going through the ancient time. 

Vovray and Montlouis: This winery in The Loire Valley, which is very popular for producing high quality sparkling wine. This wine is famous all over the world.

Here are some products from Loire, which you will like:

Popular Vine  Clos Rougeard Samur Champigny	Type of Grapes  Cabernet Franc	Popularity  470th	Critic score 91/100
Vignobles de la coulee de sarrant’s Clos de la Coulée de Serrant	Chenin Blanc	568th	92/100
Clos Rougeard Saumur- Champigny les Poyeux	Chenin Blanc	704th	93/100
Edmond Vatan Samur Blanc Breze	Cabernet Franc	798th	90/100
Francois Cotat Sancerre Monts Damnes	Sauvignon Blanc	884th	91/100
Moulin Touchais Coteax du Layon	Chenin Blanc	1301st	93/100
Domain Vacheron Sancerre	Sauvignon Blanc	1765th	94/100
Baron de ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé	Sauvignon Blanc	1749th	90/100
Olga raffault Chinon Les Picasses	Cabernet Franc	2493rd	92/100

What wine is Loire Valley famous for?

There is a diverse variety of the wine which is preserved as one of the finest wines, which is very popular all over the world. This winery has almost 24 types of grapes for the vines. This French region is known for the stunning scenery.

Some of the finest originate in The Loire valley. Most regions of the Loire Valley produce white wine but some stand out as being amongst the best in the world. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume produce Sauvignon Blanc wine which, their best and known for the finest Quality. The fresh taste and the crispy 

Things To Do In The Loire Valley

Tours to old town: You can stroll down on the streets of the old town, the place is filled with winds of medieval times, beautiful narrow streets, and half -timbered houses dating back to the 14th century, take a short walk from The Loire Valley riverfront. This place is the center of the city and a very happening place.

Nantes Art Museum: It is an art museum, which is paradise for art lovers on a journey through nine centuries of art, from the 13th century. This museum has an ultimate collection of modern arts as well. There are many art pieces which are from Picasso, Monet, Delacroix, Kapoor, and Soul ages.

Chartres Cathedral: This place is an iconic example for the Gothic Architecture in France, which is also mentioned in UNESCO World Heritage Site and also this place holds 4,000 sculptures. Not just this stunning building offers the breathtaking city view which seems like perfect for you sunset time.

Conclusion

The Loire Valley is such a stunning and vast place to see, not just that this place is so fascinating, which includes its castles, gardens, culture, food and of course the wine. If you are planning to visit this stunning place. You will get everything so elegant and classy that you can’t deny it.

This blog was all about the places and the charm which this place holds in incredible.

Here are some things which you should consider on the basis before you plan to visit France and make a trip to The Loire Valley.

• Make sure you make your to-do list with the help of this blog for The Loire Valley because it might be very confusing and you might get overwhelmed due to diversity.
• You can also take tour guard to explore more about the places and French culture.. And also it will be easy for you to access places and tickets of the castle and Wineries easily.
• If you are coming from the UK make sure that you apply for a France visa appointment on the prior basis so that you don’t have to face any delays.
• If you are a UK resident, you can apply for an online France Visa as well.

There are three centers in the UK for France Visa: London, Manchester or Edinburgh, which might be long and tiring and confusing, don’t you worry we will get this. All you have to do is go through our website, fill up the application form with all details which are asked.  After completing the payment process, one of experts will reach you out for further detail and assist you for the appointment process accordingly.

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