DK Loire Valley

Discover the Loire Valley - a regal region peppered with opulent aristocratic palaces and ancient towns.

Whether you want to admire the spellbinding Château de Chenonceau, wander along cobbled streets in Tour's medieval Old Town, or sample world-class wines in one of the region's many vineyards, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.

Often referred to as the "garden of France", the Loire Valley serves up both an array of glorious gastronomic delights and a wealth of wonderful wines. Liberally sprinkled across its verdant landscape are sumptuous palaces, magnificent chateau, and historic towns - there's so much history here, in fact, that UNESCO declared the region a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our annually updated guide brings the Loire Valley to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of the Loire Valley's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the Loire Valley easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of the Loire Valley, from Anjou to Touraine, Berry to the Vendée
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

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