Loire Valley
A fairytale vin-tasting adventure awaits in the vineyard-bordered castle country of France’s Loire Valley – arguably the most beautiful wine region in the world. For lovers of fine wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to uncover a setting as exquisite as the famed, fertile valley of the sinuous Loire River, a place seeped in rich history from regal chateaux to its long viticultural tradition. Situated just on the western boundaries of Paris, the area is blessed with a gentle climate and rich soil, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character. While the Loire’s numerous vineyards are most famous for their production of white wine (accounting for 75% of the wine produced here) such as Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, and Chenin Blanc, some delightful, fruity and pleasant reds such as Cabernet Franc can be enjoyed here, as well. The excitement of the senses stretches far beyond the palate, too, as wine tours can be combined with hiking, bicycling, or hot air ballooning through the scenic countryside, and visits to some of the area’s most awe-inspiring chateaux, of which two particular jaw-droppers are Chambord and Chenonceau.
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