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"▲▲ For the best gardens in the Loire Valley — and possibly all of France." - Rick Steves' Europe
Spectacular French Renaissance château with award-winning, meticulously maintained gardens
3 Rue Principale, 37510 Villandry, France Get directions
Castle · Lémeré
Fairy-tale château with 14 remarkable gardens and art
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Castle · Saint-Etienne-De-Chigny
Historic castle hotel with ornate rooms, pool, tennis, and park
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French restaurant · Chinon
Elegant French dining with Loire fish, lamb, and desserts
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Angler fish restaurant · Bréhémont
Local river fish restaurant, cooking classes, boat tours
Restaurant · Amboise
Creative seasonal cuisine, set menus, and extensive wine list
Haute French restaurant · Azay-le-Rideau
Gastronomic yet relaxed French cuisine, fresh local products
Hotel · Chinon
Rooms with château views, courtyard, patio dining, and helpful staff
Castle · Langeais
Gothic castle with reconstructed rooms, park, drawbridge
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Bed & breakfast · Amboise
Romantic 18th-century B&B with gardens, library & gourmet breakfast
Hotel · Tours
Spacious rooms, park setting, restaurant, bar, indoor pool, sauna