24 days in Loire Valley Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Angers: Joue-les-Tours (Gadawi Park & Lac Des Bretonnieres) and Tours (Parc Mirabeau, Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, &more). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Terra Botanica, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac de Maine, take in nature's colorful creations at Parc de l'Arboretum, and stroll around Parc de la Garenne.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Angers holiday website.

Paris to Angers is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Angers can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Chinon.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chinon: Saumur (Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur, Chateau de Saumur, &more). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, test your problem-solving skills at Forteresse royale de Chinon, examine the collection at Maurice Dufresne Museum, and do a tasting at Cave Monplaisir.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Chinon trip itinerary planner.

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. In June, daytime highs in Chinon are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Amboise.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amboise: Blois (Escalier Denis Papin, Cathedrale Saint-Louis, &more).

For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Amboise holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Chinon to Amboise takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Amboise can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Orleans.

Change things up with these side-trips from Orleans: Chambord (Domaine National de Chambord, Chateau de Chambord, &more).

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Orleans online journey planner.

Drive from Amboise to Orleans in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Orleans can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.