Where is the Loire Valley located?

The Loire Valley is located in western and central France and follows parts of the Loire River, the country's longest river. The area stretches through several historic landscapes and is particularly famous for the stretch between cities such as Orléans, Blois, Tours, Saumur, Angers and Nantes.

For those looking for a city on the Loire, there are several interesting options. Tours is one of the most famous cities in the Loire Valley, while Nantes is located further west near the river's path to the Atlantic. Together, the cities and landscape form a rich travel region with short distances between culture, wine and nature.