| Center-Loire Valley | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | France |
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| Capital | Orléans |
| Surface | 39,151 km² |
| Inhabitants | 2.538.590 (2009) |
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| Institutional website | |
Center-Loire Valley (Center-Val de Loire) is one of the regions of the France.
To know
This region is often referred to by the name Center-Val de Loire as the bulk of the region (touristically speaking) is made up of the Loire valley. The region, in addition to the famous castles, is also known for its historic towns and its vineyards.
Geographical notes
The territory of the Centro region borders on that of the Lower Normandy northwest of theUpper Normandy north ofÎle-de-France to the northeast, of the Burgundy to the east ofAuvergne to the southeast, del Limousin south, del Poitou-Charentes to the southwest and of the Pays de la Loire West.
When to go
The climate of the region is generally continental with cold winters (locally snowy) and quite hot summers, it is not unusual to come across dull and rainy days even in midsummer with consequent mild temperatures.
Territories and tourist destinations
It is made up of the departments:
Urban centers
Center-Loire Valley: full screen map.- Orléans - Regional capital that was protected by Joan of Arc.
- Amboise
- Azay-le-Rideau
- Blois
- Bourges - It houses the famous cathedral of St Etienne.
- Chartres —
Famous for its cathedral with its colorful stained glass windows, located less than 90 km from Paris. - Who does not
- Châteauroux
- Issoudun
- Loches
- Maintenon
- Nançay
- Nogent le Rotrou
- Saint-Benoît-du-Sault - Medieval town.
- Tours - Located on the banks of the Loire.
- Vendôme
Famous for its cathedral with its colorful stained glass windows, located less than 90 km from Other destinations
The area of castles of the Loire it is certainly the main destination of this region.
How to get
How to get around
What see
Below is a list of the main castles of the Loire:
- Castle of Azay-le-Rideau —
- Castle of Beaugency —
- Castle of Chambord —
- Castle of Châteaudun —
- Chaumont Castle - Located in Chaumont-sur-Loire.
- Castle of Chenonceaux —
- Castle of Cheverny —
- Troussay Castle - Located in the municipality of Cheverny.
- Castle of Who does not —
- Château de la Ferté - Located in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin.
- Castle of Langeais —
- Castle of Meung-sur-Loire —
- Castle of Talcy —
- Castle of Ussé —
- Castle of Valençay —
- Castle of Villandry —
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Center-Loire Valley
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