Dusk in the Loire Valley seems to have been painted by Monet: the light, the colors, and the reflections in the water. It is pure magic—nearly every night.—Claude Taittinger

Champagne expert Claude Taittinger owns the Bouvet-Ladubay winery in the Loire Valley. Savor his insider’s perspective on the region in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

France Travel & Tourism/Chateaux Country
http://www.francetourism.com/
regional/loi.htm
On this official French Government Tourist Office site, you’ll find information on places of interest, events, and the cuisine of the Loire Valley.

Loire.Net
http://www.loire.net
Food, wine, historic châteaux, cafés, and markets all beckon from this site, which also recommends hotels.

Loire Valley Online
http://www.lvo.com/
Find information on Loire Valley wines, weather, food, and tourist sites on this searchable site.

Region Pays de la Loire
http://www.cr-pays-de-la-loire.fr/uk/tourisme/
This site, devoted to the western part of the Loire Valley, provides a map, a diary of events, and other valuable information about what to see and do in the region.

Welcome in the Loire Valley
http://www.loirevalley-tours.com/
This tour operator’s site offers a virtual tour and more.