France’s Loire Valley: The Land of Châteaux
Explore the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River, renowned for its historic and stunning châteaux. This travel guide highlights the region's cultural and architectural treasures, with A... as a base.

Rick Steves' Europe
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux. Home-basing in Amboise, we visit four unique castles: elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry. Along the way, we tour Leonardo’s home, feed hunting dogs, enjoy the local cuisine, and savor a princely garden. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #loire
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00:00 Intro
02:21 Chambord
06:23 Loire River history
10:00 Amboise
11:30 Clos-Lucé
13:59 Chenonceau
16:26 Dinner in Amboise
19:09 Cheverny
21:56 Villandry
Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe.
*Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:*
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/
• Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
00:00 Intro
02:21 Chambord
06:23 Loire River history
10:00 Amboise
11:30 Clos-Lucé
13:59 Chenonceau
16:26 Dinner in Amboise
19:09 Cheverny
21:56 Villandry
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