Loire Valley Wine Tasting Tours
Trip Inspiration
The Loire Valley was one of the first regions to which we started running tours in France, and we at SmoothRed have been have been in love with “Le Jardin de France” ever since.
In fact, one of the SmoothRed team is originally from the picturesque Loire village of Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne in Anjou, famed throughout France for its peace and tranquillity. Or, as they call it over there, “La Douceur Angevine”. It sounds so much more poetic in French, n’est ce pas?
These are simply handpicked suggestions for the kind of Loire Valley holiday you might have. Your trip will be tailored, and refined until it matches you completely.
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The mild climate in Le Jardin de France makes it a perfect region to visit whenever the fancy takes you. With more than 300 châteaux to explore, fans of architectural splendour are in for a real treat. From the earliest fortified castles which date back to the 10th century, to the noble residencies of kings from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, the châteaux give visitors a fascinating insight into French nobility through the ages.
Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Of course, it’s not all just about wine. The Loire also boasts over 300 beautiful châteaux, from the gardens of Villandry to the Italian Renaissance-inspired splendour of Chenonceau. In between we can show you secret villages like Candes-St-Martin, the troglodyte cave houses of Troo and the winding canals of Combreux.
French royalty have chosen the Loire Valley as their base throughout the centuries, and they and their entourages built new châteaux or renovated existing structures with opulence as their watchword. History buffs will have a field day here too with so much to learn and investigate.
The Château de Loches, for instance, was occupied by none other than Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. The Château de Chinon played host to a meeting between Charles VII and Joan of Arc in 1429, while the château King Philip IV had leaders of the Knights Templar imprisoned there in the early 1300s. With some truly beautiful gardens to complement the château, it is easy to while away the hours in style.
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