Criterion (i): The Loire Valley is noteworthy for the quality of its architectural heritage, in its historic towns such as Blois, Chinon, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours, but in particular in its ...

There are guided boat tours, kayaks, and canoes ... Besides being a region rife with majestic splendor, the Loire Valley is one of France's top wine regions. Look out for local varieties of ...