Loire Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Montargis showing street scenes
Montargis featuring outdoor eating and café scenes

Where to stay in Loire Valley

Nantes which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Nantes Centre

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Nantes Centre for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place du Commerce and Place Royale. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Commerce Tram Stop.

Nantes Centre
Place Plumereau showing a small town or village

Tours City Centre

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Saint Martin Basilica.

Tours City Centre
Sainte-Croix Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

Bourgogne

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Bourgogne, Place de la Loire and Loire a Velo Cycle Path are top sights worth seeing.

Bourgogne
Musee des Beaux-Arts featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Angers

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Château de Brissac.

Downtown Angers
Tours Cathedral which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Old Town Tours

Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Saint Martin Basilica.

Old Town Tours
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Sud Loire

While visiting Sud Loire, you might make a stop by sights like Zenith Orléans and Parc Floral de la Source.

Sud Loire
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes

4 out of 5
2 bis rue de Santeuil, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (689 reviews)
"Friendly and good location."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire

Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire

3 out of 5
27 rue du Chemin Rouge, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
The price is AU$115 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$115
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stade de la Beaujoire and Beaujoire ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (734 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff and barman. Excellent evening meal. Good choice. Would stay again. Very convenient for our en route journey south. A big thank you to all the staff."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
Hotel de la Cité

Hotel de la Cité

3 out of 5
9 Rue de Rieux, Nantes
The price is AU$154 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$154
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (395 reviews)
"Great hotel with easy access to transport links and walkable to many tourist attractions. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Lots of choice for breakfast. Would definitely recommend a stay here."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel de la Cité
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Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre

4 out of 5
10 rue Konrad Adenauer, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (679 reviews)
Comfortable quiet city apartment
"We stayed one night to break a journey and to have a look at Nantes. The apartment is well equipped and comfortable, it's a short walk to the old part of the city with its bars and restaurants. We chose La Mangouste, which was great. There's a supermarket and bakery around the corner and parking ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire

Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire

3 out of 5
2 rue des Citrines, Chemin du chateau de l'Aubiniere, Nantes
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stade de la Beaujoire and Beaujoire ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
Great for an overnight stop
"Perfect for one night to break up our journey back to the ferry. We needed somewhere with secure off road parking as we had bikes on the back of our van. This was ideal as it had a gate that was locked at night and you could park right near your apartment. Beds were very comfortable and nice spacious ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
Citadines Confluent Nantes

Citadines Confluent Nantes

4 out of 5
2 Avenue Anne Cazeneuve, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Machines of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
"Good value, a bit out of the way from the historic centre but Tram 2 has its terminal station near the hotel. I was surprised this hotel does not offer room cleaning service daily, not a big deal for a two day stay but it was surprising."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Citadines Confluent Nantes
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Popular places to visit

Chateau de Chambord showing heritage architecture, a castle and a garden

Château de Chambord

Marvel at the majestic design of this medieval castle, explore its grounds in a horse and carriage and venture into the woods.

Château de Chambord
Chateau de Chenonceau featuring a castle

Château de Chenonceau

The breathtaking beauty of this majestic château is complemented with a collection of fine artwork and beautiful gardens.

Château de Chenonceau
Medieval Site of Guedelon

Medieval Site of Guedelon

Find out about the history of Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe when you spend time at Medieval Site of Guedelon. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Medieval Site of Guedelon
Château d'Amboise

Château d'Amboise

You can learn about the history of Amboise with a visit to Château d'Amboise. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cafes.

Château d'Amboise
Chateau de Villandry showing a garden and a castle

Château de Villandry

Marvel at one of the famous châteaus in the Loire Valley and immerse yourself in the wondrous garden that surrounds it.

Château de Villandry
Chateau de Cheverny featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Château de Cheverny

Take the kids to this historic castle for boat rides along the canal, strolls through the garden and even an adventure with Tintin.

Château de Cheverny

Activities

Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket

Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket

AU$32
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket
Guided walk in the vineyard of Vouvray

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

AU$95
per adult
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Discover local wines

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

AU$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Small group half-day trip to Chenonceau Castle from Tours

Small group half-day trip to Chenonceau Castle from Tours

AU$150
per adult
Small group half-day trip to Chenonceau Castle from Tours
Small-Group Loire Wine Day Tour from Tours

Small-Group Loire Wine Day Tour from Tours

AU$265
per adult
Small-Group Loire Wine Day Tour from Tours
Lunchtime Food Tour of Tours

Lunchtime Food Tour of Tours

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lunchtime Food Tour of Tours
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