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Centre-Val de Loire

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Regions / Cities / Other destinations / Culture and History / Talk / Travel to Centre-Val de Loire, visa requirements / Get around / Centre-Val de Loire attractions and sightseeing / Castles / City tours / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Centre-Val de Loire nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Stay safe / Get out

The Centre (pronounced "son-truh") [1] is a large inland region of central France located to the south-west of the French capital Paris. The official name for the region is frequently combined in tourist litterature with the French appelation Val de Loire to produce the combination Centre-Val de Loire, reflecting the fact that much of this region embraces the renowned valley of the river Loire. The region is known for its fine historical towns, for its vineyards and agricultural produce and for its many beautiful castles (chateaux).

Regions

Départements:

Cities

Bourges - home of the famous cathedral St Etienne
Chartres - home of the famous cathedral of stained-glass
Maintenon
Nogent le Rotrou
Orléans
Saint-Benoît-du-Sault- Medieval city
Tours

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Travel to Centre-Val de Loire & Visa Requirements

Tours & Getting around Centre-Val de Loire