15 days in Loire Valley Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Angers: Tours (Vinci - Centre International de Congres, Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Angers, get a taste of the local shopping with Art Chapel Gallery, find something for the whole family at Terra Botanica, and examine the collection at La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Angers tour itinerary site.

Cardiff, UK to Angers is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Cardiff to Angers, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cardiff in September: highs in Angers hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Chinon.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chinon: Saumur (Musee de la Cavalerie, Chateau de Saumur, &more). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at Chateau du Petit Thouars, savor the flavors at Caves Painctes, indulge your senses at Loire Winery Tours, and make a trip to Maison du Parc.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Chinon route site.

You can drive from Angers to Chinon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Amboise.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amboise: Blois (Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin, Escalier Denis Papin, &more).

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Amboise attractions planner.

You can drive from Chinon to Amboise in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Orleans.

Venture out of the city with trips to Chambord (Domaine National de Chambord, Chateau de Chambord, &more).

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Orleans trip planner.

Traveling by car from Amboise to Orleans takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Orleans can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.