Favorite thing: If you can only see one chateau, see Chenonceaux for its stunning setting on the river and its colorful history. Also: Blois has history (think Queen Margot); Chambord is imposing; Azay-le-Rideau is charming; Cheverny is a little gem, and still inhabited; Chinon is fortresslike; and Saumur has a lovely little town, is somewhat off the beaten path, but offers a lively sound and light show. Also: Fontevraud is a lovely abbey (but transportation connections were weirdly French when I was there--I seem to remember buses only on certain days of the week at odd hours)...
Written Aug 25, 2002
Favorite thing: tour the inside chambers of le Château de Chambord. The photo here is of the King's bed. Apparently the King and Queen had seperate bedrooms, but ironically enough, they had a secret door connecting the two!
Written Aug 24, 2002
Favorite thing: There are also a lot of bars, where you can drink a beer or (better) a wine of Loire valley!
Many persons everywhere!
Written Jun 29, 2003
Favorite thing: In Tours, there are a lot of shops. You'll find everything you need. And the prices are good (quite cheaper than Milan!).
From La Fayette store to little shops!
Written Jun 29, 2003
Favorite thing: Tours is also a congress city.
In the city center there's the new and modern congress palace named Vinci center.
It's in front of the train station.
Nice architecture!
Written Jun 29, 2003
Favorite thing: The sunset? Very late in the evening... but it's gorgeous, don't you think?
Written May 27, 2003
Favorite thing: City Hall - there's a post office here as well.
Written Jan 19, 2003
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City Hall - there's a post office here as well.
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A: the tourist office website will tell you about their excursions and other information you will find useful http://www.tours-tourisme.fr/excursions_en.php
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