The Loire Valley in the Loire river basin, is a 300 km (190 mi) stretch in the western reach of the river starting with Orléans and terminating at Nantes, 56 km (35 mi) short of the Loire estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.

Loire River, the longest river in France, rising in the southern Massif Central and flowing north and west for 634 miles (1,020 km) to the Atlantic Ocean, which it enters south of the Bretagne (Brittany) peninsula.

Apr 25, 2017 · The Loire River has eight river tributaries. It starts its flow from the Massif Central area of France, and continues on down through the north of the country, and then traveling 620 miles further. In so doing, it is seen winding its way past Nevers and Orleans, then flows out west past Tours, Nantes, and St. Nazaire before finally emptying ...

The Loire Valley (French: Vallée de la Loire, pronounced [vale də la lwaʁ]), spanning 280 kilometres (170 mi), [1] is a valley located in the middle stretch of the Loire river in central France, in both the administrative regions Pays de la Loire and Centre-Val de Loire.

River Loire, St Nazaire to Nantes and Angers. Detailed boat navigation information. Ports, depths, heights, locks, guides, maps, photos, PDF downloads

The longest river in France, the Loire rises in the south of the Massif Central and flows north and west for 634 miles (1,020 km) to the Atlantic Ocean, where it enters the southern peninsula of Brittany.

The Loire River is the longest river in France. It is 1,006 km long. It originates in the Massif Central. Its mouth is near Nantes by the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire gives its name to 6 French departments. For years, the Loire was very important for France's commerce. When the railway developed in the 19th century, it put an end to its importance.

May 15, 2019 · The Loire River is the longest river in France and the world’s 171st longest river running for approximately 629 miles. It has a drainage area of approximately 45,195 square miles or more than 20% of France’s total area.

Of the major cultural landscapes featuring river valleys in Europe perhaps the Loire Valley is the most famous. If it is the glorious chateaux that bring the tourists here, it has to be remembered it is the river Loire that is responsible for their very existence.

Feb 23, 2024 · The Loire River is the largest river located entirely in France, and its majestic waters carry fresh breezes in all seasons. The terrain surrounding the river can only be described as wild and natural; you may often find signs indicating goats are grazing nearby.