Located in an old aristocratic mansion dating back to the Renaissance period, this building was turned into a hotel and restaurant in the 18th century. Run by Marie-Christine and Didier Clement, it has well restored rooms around an inner courtyard, some with balconies. Passionate about their literature, Marie-Christine has had some of her works published. The hotel restaurant is excellent.
Grand Hotel du Lion d'Or Hotel, Romorantin-Lanthenay
Aristocratic Renaissance hotel with excellent restaurant
The recently renovated rooms have been restored with wood panelling from the 17th century and blended with mirrored walls to create a contemporary style.
The restaurant is run by Dider Clement and is highly rated. He uses old varieties of herbs and spices to flavour classic dishes including langoustines, frogs legs and pigeon.
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Loire Adventure Canoe & Kayak, Amboise
Canoe and kayaking tours from Amboise.
Canoeing and kayaking tours on the Loire river are offered by this company based in Loire. An excellent way to enjoy this beautiful countryside, you can take overnight tours, camping at night, or do the more active sport kayaking in fast rapids.
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Chateau de Cheverny Golf Course, Cheverny
Enjoy a game of golf in the royal hunting grounds.
The golf course of the Château Cheverny has been constructed in the 142 hectares of the historic hunting grounds of the château.
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La Loire Bike Tour with Austin-Lehman Travel
Cycle around some of the most beautiful parts of La Loire
Austin Lehman Adventure Travel has been sharing their love of adventure holidays with guests for around 40 years. Their insider's knowledge and extensive contacts in La Loire allow them to offer cultural and artistic experiences and encounters that give guests an in-depth feel for the local people and their way of life.
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Balloon Revolution
Hot air balloon rides over the Touraine region.
Balloon Revolution offer flights over the Touraine region of the Loire Valley allowing you to discover its beautiful châteaux from the sky. Usually launching from the grounds of one of the châteaux, it's an unforgettable experience.
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Blue Green Avrillé Golf Course, Avrille
Par 71 course in the grounds of the Château Perrièrre.
In the grounds of the 17th century Château Perrièrre, the golf club is within ancient trees, water features and different plant varieties that create this undulating course offering a diverse round.
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Le Saint-Martin-de Tours 
Le Saint-Martin-de Tours
Guided trip along the Loire from Rochecorbon.
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.
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Closerie des Roses Restaurant, Varades
Great fish and seafood restaurant.
With a wonderful spot overlooking the Loire river, this restaurant is located in the fishing villages of Varades. The chef, Jean-Marc Terrien and his team produce mainly fish dishes using local market produce.
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Ferme Auberge la Lionniere Restaurant, Mareuil-sur-cher
Good hearty French fare from this farm restaurant.
Escape into the countryside and discover this rustic French restaurant serving traditional meals with pretty views of the gardens.
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Le Petit Comptoir Restaurant, Angers
Classic French bistro.
This small restaurant in Angers serves traditional French cuisine made with locally-sourced fresh market ingredients explained on the classic chalkboard menu.
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Les Hautes Roches Restaurant, Rochecorbon
Sample the delights of this excellent Michelin-starred restaurant.
Chef, Didier Edon, has a Michelin star for his excellent restaurant in the Hautes Roches manor house.
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Le Lift Restaurant, Orleans
Trendy restaurant in Orléans with magnificent views of the Loire.
This modern restaurant is located at the top of an art gallery and its floor-to-ceiling glass windows and terrace offer great views of the quays. Simple white chic tables and chairs with dark walls and a splash of colour give this place a fun trendy feel. The cuisine is modern European, with lots of excellent fish dishes.
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Atelier Manzo Restaurant, Orleans 
Atelier Manzo Restaurant, Orleans
French restaurant in the heart of Orleans
This excellent restaurant in Orléans serves traditional French fare using quality local produce.
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Chateau du Moulin, Lassay-sur-Croisne
Chateau du Moulin, Lassay-sur-Croisne
Pretty château tucked away in the forest
The lovely Château du Moulin was built in the late 15th century for Phillipe du Moulin, a friend of Charles VIII. It is an architectural gem in a mix of Renaissance and Gothic styles and is surrounded by a classical moat. This romantic dark stone château, hidden in the forest, is still inhabited.
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Chateau de Valencay, Valencay
Classical Renaissance château
It was Jacques Ier d'Etampes who demanded the construction of this Renaissance château in 1520, a masterpiece whose highlight is the beautiful entrance pavilion. Majestic and imposing, it has a finely decorated symbolic tower, carefully worked battlements and pilasters adorned with the three classical orders: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The château dungeon is surrounded on each side by the main buildings which include a sumptuous Italian arcaded gallery, corner towers and domed roofs. These all make Valençay, in the tradition of Chambord, a benchmark of Renaissance architecture.
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Chateau de Beauregard, Cellettes
Explore the beautiful gardens of this 15th century château
Inhabited without interruption since the late 15th century, the Château de Beauregard is hidden behind the foliage of the forest of Russy. In the early 16th century, it was a small house which formed part of the royal domain of Louis XII and was used by François I as a hunting lodge. Jean du Thier, who worked on the château in the 16th century, is the real designer of much of the château you see today. Beauregard is now owned by the family of Cheyron du Pavilion. It is open to the public, though the family still reside there. The major attraction here is its wonderful gardens, which were declared a historic monument in 1992. A beautifully landscaped park with space dedicated to perennials and shrubs. It also has one of the largest rose gardens in the Loire Valley. Look for remnants of the old chapel amongst the trees and greenery.
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Chateau de Chambord, Chambord
Visit this grand and beautiful Renaissance château, the largest in the Loire
This grand royal château is a castle of palatial standards. Building commenced in the 16th century in a classic Renaissance style and took 20 years to complete. It was built for François I as a hunting lodge. The source of its exuberant design is not totally clear, some mention Leonardo da Vinci, though it is more likely to have been designed by Hilbert Delorme. Its extensive surrounding lands are a game reserve. The interior matches the grandeur of the exterior, with lavish ceremonial bedrooms and over 80 staircases. Take a trip up to the roof to admire the views. Château de Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley.
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Cave Champignonniere des Roches, Bourre
Mushroom production in caves 50m underground.
The Cave des Roches at Bourré is the only example in the world of the complete production of different varieties of mushroom at 50 metres underground. The farm covers 120 kilometres of galleries on seven levels. The old-fashioned cultivation methods, in a natural atmosphere at 13°C, produce a mushroom unrivalled in terms of flavour, with a guaranteed vitamin content. Total production amounts to over 100 tonnes of mushrooms per year, entirely hand-picked. The Cave des Roches offers a varied selection (pied bleu, shitake, oyster, horse, old-fashioned button mushrooms). It is responsible for 40% of the world's pied bleu mushroom production, principally destined either for the best starred restaurants in France or exported around the world.
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Chateau de Cheverny, Cheverny
Classical Louis XIII designed extravagant château with fine art collection and extensive gardens
Built in the purest Louis XIII classical style and distinguished by an extraordinarily symmetrical architecture, Château de Cheverny dates back to the first part of the 17th century. It is the masterpiece of architect, mason and sculptor, Jaques Bougier and represents the desire for this royal château to be of extreme high quality and design. Inside, it is as you would expect, ornately adorned and beautifully finished. It houses the finest artwork collection of any château in the Loire. The grounds are immaculate with magnificent flowerbeds, ancient Cedar trees and Pines. You can hop on a boat tour along the château's canal. Interestingly, it inspired Tintin author, Hergé, who designed Captain Haddock's Marlinspike Hall based on the château's central structure but with the outer wings removed. The château houses a permanent exhibition on Tintin and his friends.
