Explore the Loire Valley
Sancerre
World-famous white wines, miles of vineyards and a medieval castle keep — just 20 minutes from the lake.
26 February 2024
La Charité-sur-Loire
A medieval book town on the Loire, with a UNESCO-listed Clunisian priory — just 15 minutes from the lake.
26 February 2024
Bourges
A substantial historic centre, a UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and the Palais Jacques-Coeur — about an hour from the lake.
26 February 2024
Aubigny-sur-Nère
The "City of the Stuarts" — a town with Franco-Scottish heritage dating back to 1423, about 50 minutes from the lake.
26 February 2024
Apremont-sur-Allier
A picturesque village on the border of Burgundy, famous for its Parc Floral gardens classified as a "remarkable garden of France". About 45 minutes away.
26 February 2024