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Holiday in the Loire Valley

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Considered as the ‘Garden of France’, the Loire Valley is the ideal holiday retreat and romantic getaway. It is, in fact, a popular choice among many families on vacations. The valley, home to a number of historic towns, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 2000. The Loire Valley is famous for its architecture and its numerous vineyards.

There are around 300 chateaux in the Loire valley. While some of them have been refurbished as hotels, restaurants and cafes, many of them are available for sale. If you are on the lookout for French castles for sale, Loire is one place you definitely would want to consider. Many of these chateaux date as far back as the 10th and the rest exemplify the values of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment architecture.

The wine region of the Loire valley is also important to the culture of the region. The wines produced here are known for their fruitiness, and come in fresh and crispy flavors. It is not just the vineyards, but also fruit orchards, cherry, artichoke and asparagus fields lined along the Loire River that make the Loire valley unique.

Some of the must-visit places in the Loire Valley include the Cathedral of Chartres, a famous example of medieval architecture and historic cities like Orleans, Blois, Chinon and Tours. The Loire valley is also home to the chansonniers, a group of songbooks that are the earliest surviving example of a genre that offered a combination of words, music and illuminations. Smaller than a modern paperback book, these books were lavishly decorated and offer a multidimensional reading experience. So it is no wonder that the Loire Valley is also called the ‘Cradle of the French Language’.

If you are looking forward to a holiday in the French countryside with your family, you look no further than the Loire Valley. Abundant information is available online if you plan a vacation in this picturesque destination. You can get all the information you need regarding accommodation, expenses, places to visit, etc. Also, if you are interested in buying French castles for sale, the Loire valley is replete with options.

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