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Some of the best chateau`s in France are in the Loire region. The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte was built in 1658-61 and was the model for the Palace of Versailles. The palace is just outside of Paris between the royal residences of Vincennes and Fontainebleau

Hotels in the Loire

The Loire region has a good choice of hotels try this one in Amboise

Hotel Le Vinci

This Design Hotel Boutique located only 3 minutes from Amboise historical centre and castle.

A lift leads to the 26 renovated and air conditioned rooms, these are comfortable rooms with warm colours.

For a tourist vacation, discovering the Loire Valley chateaux, or a professional stay, the hotel "Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley" is the perfect stopover which offers excellent value.

Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley Hotel Amboise

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two pictures of the Château de Chenonceau

Built on the river Cher, where the unique image of its architecture reflects in the water, the Château de Chenonceau is just a few miles from the town of Tours.

The Château de Chenonceau bridges the whole width of the river Cher you can hire a boat to ride down the river in summer.

The formal garden and the park surrounding it add to the charm of the castle.

Inside visitors can see the large gallery, Louis XIV’s sitting room and Francois I’s bedroom.

Chenonceau is not only remarkable for its architecture and history but also for the fine quality of its Renaissance furniture, a large collection of XVI th and XVII th centuries tapestries and paintings by Le Primatice, Rubens, Le Tintoret, Rigaud, Nattier, Van Loo.

Opening time: Daily 9am to 7pm (mid-March to mid-September).

Closing times vary during other months from 4.30pm to 6pm;

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Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France. You can stay in a tent or a caravan

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Holiday cottages to rent in Brittany

Bannalec This delightfully decorated semi-detached cottage is situated in peaceful countryside and is well placed for exploring Information

Carentoir This detached former barn provides excellent holiday accommodation, the interior is warm and cosy with an open fireplace,Morbihan Information

Trans la Forêt Within 20km drive away from Mont-Saint-Michel, this detached stone house makes a spacious holiday cottage in a very tranquil area. Information

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Hambye This renovated, stone holiday cottage is attached to the owner’s home and opens onto a dedicated patio and one of three pretty garden areas. Information

La Chaumiere d’Oherville This picture-postcard detached cottage with its traditional thatched roof has been lovingly cared for. Set in a lovely garden Information

St. Michel-de-Montjoie Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage Information

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Holiday cottages to rent in the Vendee

La Jonchère, Vendée Semi-detached holiday cottage with swimming pool set in beautiful mature gardens and also has a covered games area Information

La Faute-sur-Mer, Vendée This three bedroom house is bright, airy and spacious, and is very well situated 500 metres from the beach of La Faute, facing the Ile de Ré. Information

La Plaisance This charming stone cottage enjoys an attractive countryside location, yet is only half an hour’s drive from the coast, and the lively fishing port of St. Gilles Croix-de-Vie Information

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