The Valley of the Kings: Remarkable Monuments and Gardens from Gien to Nantes.
Hello Dear Traveler,
The Valley of the Kings located in The Loire Valley is a remarkable region where royal or family-built castles, churches, or splendid gardens are open to visits. Individual and group viewing are organized in 80 locations. Independent tours with multimedia and thematic presentation will attract families and friends. You will discover the gems of the Loire Valley from Chambord to Ussé.
Budget to visit the valley of the kings
Person : 1 person.
Duration : 2 days – 2 nights
Food : From EUR 8 -20 per meal including drinks.
Hotel : From EUR 30
Tour and Visits : EUR 15 to EUR 20 per ticket (Palace, museums…)
Where to stay In the Loire Valley ?
The river “La Loire” is crossing the region of The Loire Valley. It is a vast territory where the ancient kings built many castles. Along the La Loire river, plenty of cities, villages, and castles were built in the past centuries. Are you planning to visit castles, monuments, gardens, and wine producers?
First I would suggest planning and book hotels or B&B in different locations. It will facilitate your journey and avoid too many road trips. Indeed, in the summertime, the Loire Valley is a popular destination. That’s why the most beautiful and popular hotels are quickly fully booked. Do not hesitate to reserve if you want to make sure to have enough alternatives.
There’s plenty of charming hotels, beautiful manors, or castles to stay overnight.
What to do in the valley of the kings ?
The Valley of the Kings is known for its beautiful castles, charming gardens, heritage, and cultural sites. For the athletics take note : There’s more than 900 km of cycle track available along the Loire River. The cycle tracks are passing by the main cities of the Loire Valley and near most of the points of interest. You can find more information in the official Website La Loire à Vélo.
1 - Explore the Castles of the valley of the kings
The Valley counts around 3000 castles, some like Chambord for its double helix staircase, Ussé the castle of the “Sleeping Beauty”, Chenonceau knows as the “Ladies Castle”, Blois or Cheverny for Tintin is the most well-known. Some other gems like Azay-Le-Rideau recently renovated are less visited but as interesting with impressive architecture.
2 - Discover the Impressive jardin a la francaise of the Loire Valley
The Formal French Gardens designed by the famous landscape architect André Le Nôtre. Les Jardin à la Française are governed by the principle of symmetry and the principle of imposing order on nature. André Le Nôtre designed this new style in the 17th century for King Louis XIV. Widely adopted by the European courts, the Gardens of Versailles are the best example of this new style.
“Manifestation of glory and power” is the representation of the Garden of Versailles. Located near Paris and not part of the Valley of the King’s Castles, the Castle of Versailles is another gem of French architecture.
3 - Discover the Wineries & Vineyards
The Loire Valley is known for its wines and exceptional vineyards. For much fun, I would recommend participating in wine and food tasting. Thus, it is a good way to discover the producers and know-how of the region. On the official website Vin Val de Loire, you can choose easily a wine that suits you and the best one to pair with your dish. Find the winery to visit : Here
4 - take your bicycle and explore the loire valley
With 900+ km of cycle tracks, organizing an itinerary along the Loire and its beautiful castles and cities. You will discover nature, monuments, splendid landscapes. The road is mainly quiet or exclusively for bicycles. You can safely travel on your bicycle. Not to forget that the trip can be customized. Recommended for families, group of friend or couples visiting the Loire Valley by bicycle is a genuine experience.
Tips for your trip :
1 – It is recommended to visit 2 castles per day, this gives enough time to enjoy every castle.
2 – Most popular castles can be very busy during holidays.
3 – Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit the gardens and the valley of the kings.
Wanna know more about Vienna ?
Vienna, you will be truly surprised by the authenticity, architecture & culture of Artists & Intellectuals such as Beethoven, Mozart, Klimt, or even the famous neurologist Sigmund Freud spent a part of their life in the city of art.
Also recognized for its royal palaces, museums & house of the Habsbourg. Vienna finds its roots in the Celtic and Roman-style which result in Medieval and Baroque architecture.
Enjoy,
Xxx
Twicsy
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