Centre-Val de Loire

Head southwest from Paris and you’ll find the most visited part of the Loire valley. As well as the most popular of the Loire valley chateaux, it also includes the forests of the Sologne, south of the Loire, and rolling countryside of the Berry region. Don’t miss the magnificent Chartres cathedral. Vineyards are another must-experience attraction and you’ll find plenty of tastings along your routes.

The departments

Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Indre-et-Loire, Indre, Cher

Getting there and getting away

Airports: Tours, Le Mans, Paris

TGV stations : Tours, Châtellerault, Vierzon, Châteauroux