"The Loire Valley and Blois" Top 5 Page for this destination Pays de la Loire by sue_stone

Pays de la Loire Travel Guide: 866 reviews and 2,411 photos

We spent an amazing day visiting some of the Chateau's of the the Loire.

We stayed for 2 nights in Blois (pronounced Blwah), which is a medieval town located on the northern bank of the River Loire.

It is ideally situated in the heart of the Loire Valley. It is a perfect base to visit some of the nearby Chateau's.

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In a nutshell:Chateau fever

Last visit to Pays de la Loire: May 2003
Intro Updated Jul 20, 2004
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Maison de la Magie Tourist Traps (1)

Ok, so I didn't actually go inside the House of Magic in Blois... But one look at the fire breathing, moving dragon... more travel advice

Chateau d'Amboise Things to Do (8)

Chateau d'Amboise is a fortified castle which sits on a rocky outcrop in the centre of the pretty town of... more travel advice

Gardens at Chateau de Chenonceau Things to Do (8)

The manicured gardens of the Chateau de Chenonceau are well worth a wander around. more travel advice

Chateau de Chenonceau - Pays de la Loire

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Herkbert Jul 6, 2010 at 5:24 PM

Beautiful photos and good tips, Sue. We are beginning to plan a trip to the Loire Valley and Bordeaux and you're pages were helpful as always. Tom
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roamer61 Nov 28, 2006 at 4:39 AM

Simply beautiful.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Sep 27, 2006 at 9:15 AM

Hi Sue! Your pic of Chenonceau castle jumped at the VT title-page and I was impressed very much and came to your page. I have not regretted! Beautiful pics and tips - reminded me my travel in 1995... Thanks!
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alucas Sep 2, 2006 at 4:20 AM

Lovely pictures of the Chateaux.
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aGaby Jul 3, 2006 at 11:01 AM

lovely castles of the Loire-valley !
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tini58de Dec 14, 2005 at 12:40 AM

We spent our honeymoon in that area, so your page brought back many wonderful memories! Castle fever, indeed!
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wcph Sep 3, 2005 at 10:11 PM

Excellent page, love the hunting dog photos.
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rexvaughan Jun 19, 2005 at 2:12 PM

This is indeed a wonderful area. I still can't pronounce Blois however. Also enjoyed your "bedroom" VT meeting. Brad does get around, doesn't he?
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HORSCHECK Aug 16, 2004 at 2:24 PM

Excellent page with fabulous chateau photos of Blwah ...ehmmm, but why is this place pronounced like when someone is puking? ;-)
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Myndo Aug 14, 2004 at 7:22 AM

I remember many of these from your pictures. Great pages!