9 days in Loire Valley Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Orléans Cathedral, walk around Parc Floral de La Source, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Hotel Groslot, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chambord, and then step into the grandiose world of Domaine National de Chambord.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Orleans sightseeing planner.

Milan, Italy to Orleans is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In November in Orleans, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tours.

Explore Tours' surroundings by going to Chinon (Forteresse royale de Chinon & Cave Monplaisir), Blois (Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin, Chateau Royal de Blois, &more) and Amboise (Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanique de Tours, walk around Jardins des Prebendes d'Oe, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, and learn about winemaking at Vinea Loire Valley.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Tours day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Orleans to Tours takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Angers.

Venture out of the city with trips to Saumur (Le Cadre Noir, Musee des Blindes, &more). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Chateau d'Angers, examine the collection at La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse, explore the world behind art at Galerie David d'Angers, and don't miss a visit to Collegiale Saint-Martin.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Angers online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Tours to Angers takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In November in Angers, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can fly back home.