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Thinking about our holiday in June - OH suggested the Loire Valley - Had a look on internet - Apart from lots of chateaus and the River Loire - what else is there.  He read somewhere it is a good place for cycling - is it?  Very gentle cycling that is.  Might take our bikes - had a look on search engines but can't find anything except guided tours that cost a fortune.  Are there any guide books you can get?  How far is the Loire Valley from the coast - he's obsessed with coastal walks!!!  Methinks its just sandy beaches - not our thing at all.  Also any camp site recommedations would be appreciated. 

Cheers

Hi Triss,

we live here in the Loire, we run a campsite too! There's loads to do apart from the chateaus, which are absolutely well worth seeing! There's the Puy du Fou at Cholet, about an hours drive from us. There's the Zoo at Doue, about half an hour. That's got some very rare species, and is unusual as it's 'underground'! There's the Tank Museum down in Saumur, there's fantastic shopping at Angers & Tours, there's the wine tours with free tasting...loads of cycling around here. It's very quiet, which means ver little traffic! Definitely bring the bikes. If you'd rather leave them at home, then why not hire some of ours? Have a look at our website...see my profile, or have a look at our reviews on here - Le Chant d' Oiseau.

If you want more info, just drop me an e-mail? I can even send you our local Tourist Guide.

PS. The beaches of the Western Loire are around a 2 hour drive from us!

I'll go with the above do the Loire been there twice and here is always something to do,you will meet people onsite who will give you advice and ideas, thats how it works!! and when u get there you can always go to the tourist office, or you can contact them before you go, they will send you stuff.

Bryan

The Loire is gorgous. Just being anywhere in France is wonderful but the Loire is particularly beautiful. Buy a guide book and take a look at how much there is to see and do. Its one od our favourit destinations.

Carol

     Caught my one and only pike  from an island in the middle of the  Loire .while watching the terns dive for  food......they leave their eggs on the river bed exposed  gravel banks in the sun.and it gets very hot in June ........wonder why they dont cook their eggs or chicks ?   if you are into fishing there is somthing to do !