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Guides & Tours in La Loire — 4 of Our Favourites

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Tourist Train of the Loir Valley

1. Train Touristique de la Vallee du Loir

This train dating from 1950s travels from Thoré to Trôo taking in troglodyte dwellings, Saint-Rimay tunnel, the town of Montoire and Varennes and more.

The round trip is nearly three hours and passes the spot where the TGV train once set the world speed record. A great way to take in some of the region's sights and read about its history.

On your return journey to the former station of Thore la Rochette, now the "Maison du Vin et des Produits des Terroirs Vendomois", take the opportunity to sample the produce of the region.

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Bateaux Nantais Boat Tours

2. Bateaux Nantais

Bateaux Nantais offers cruises along the river Erdre or the river Loire on their modern and sleek boats. Particularly popular are their lunch or dinner cruises and their themed evenings.

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Train Touristique Chalonnes par Vignes et Vallees

3. Train Touristique Chalonnes par Vignes et Vallees

Discover the vineyards of the Charlonnes region on this tourist train which is run by the association of wine-makers.

The train starts at Chaloinnes-sur-Loire and goes through the area's vineyards and monuments. A trip to the vineyard is followed by an introduction to location production and a wine tasting session.

Contact them Tuesday to Friday, 10:00-12:00.

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Boat Trip

4. Le Saint-Martin-de Tours

NaviLoire offers short guided boat trips on the Loire river from Rochecorbon, taking in cave dwellings, discovering the rich wildlife along the banks, as well as catching a glimpse of the wine-producing Château de Moncontour.