1. To begin, you really must see and visit the Loire châteaux: château d’Ussé, château d’Azay-le-Rideau, château de Chenonceau, château de Chambord and of course the gardens at the Château de Villandry. We ensure that this is the first thing to do when visiting this destination. Find out more about the Loire Chateaux with CroisiEurope.

2. Renowned to be the longest river in France, the Loire is the last “wild river” in the country. Its region has a very rich culture to discover and you can immerse yourselves into the French art de vivre. If wine-tasting is something you like, the wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region is the best way to learn about the production of the famous French wine.

3. Another way to discover the Loire is to go to Saumur and the Cadre Noir. This horse riding school emphasizes the harmonious relations between humans and horses. You can visit the Grand Manege and continue your visit by visiting Saumur and its fortifications.

8. One of the must-see site in the Loire Valley is Guérande and its salt marshes. Guérande is a fortified medieval city which overlooks the salt evaporation pond and is entirely enclosed by remparts. But the veritable symbol of the region are the salt evaporation pond where you’ll be able to discover the process of harvesting Guérande salt and how the marshes work.

9. The Corniche Angevine is a great trip to do when visiting the Loire during which you’ll have the chance to admire picturesque villages and plenty of viewpoints.

10. The last but not least thing to do, is to observe the lake of Grand-Lieu: it is one of the most beautiful humid area of Europe but also the second bird sanctuary of France. Since the inauguration of the house of the lake of Grand Lieu, we can discover this marvelous site. The ancient hunting pavilion of the Guerlain perfumer was recreated and opened to the public to offer a viewpoint onto the lake.