Author: Rick Steves, Steve Smith Full Title: Rick Steves Snapshot: Loire Valley, 6th Edition Publisher: Avalon Travel; Rick Steves; 6th edition (December 27, 2022) Year: 2023 ISBN-13: 9781641715072 (978-1-64171-507-2), 9781641715065 (978-1-64171-506-5) ISBN-10: 1641715073, 1641715065 Pages: 104 Language: English Genre: Travel: Europe File type: EPUB (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: $9.99 Rick Steves Snapshot: Loire Valley contains the complete chapter on this region, excerpted from Rick's full-size France guidebook — and leaves out the chapters on other French destinations. So if all you want is the best of the Loire Valley, this compact Snapshot guide delivers everything you'll need to know — for about half the price and half the bulk. Inside you'll find in-depth, Rick-tested information on the best sights, hotels, and restaurants for the following towns, plus the best of the region's elegant châteaux: ✓ Amboise ... Including self-guided town walk, Château Royal d'Amboise, Château du Clos-Lucé and Leonardo da Vinci Park, and nearby activities ✓ Chenonceaux ... Including self-guided tour of Château de Chenonceau ✓ Blois ... Including Château Royal de Blois and more sights ✓ More châteaux east of Tours ... Chambord (including self-guided tour) ... Cheverny ... Chaumont-sur-Loire (including self-guided tour) ✓ Chinon ... Including self-guided town walk, Forteresse Royale de Chinon, and more sights ✓ More châteaux and gardens west of Tours ... Azay-le-Rideau ... Langelais ... Villandry ... Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud ... Rivau ... Ussé ✓ And more ... Easy-to-follow maps ... Rick's tips for choosing among the many castles ... Transportation tips for getting around the valley by car, bike, train, minibus excursion, and taxi ... Background on the region's history, culture, cuisine, and wines ... Handy French survival phrases ... Basic tips on managing money, communicating, reserving rooms, handling emergencies, and other helpful hints ------------- Our members see more. Join us!