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    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

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