10 ideas for August in Loire Valley

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2—Discover the
« Gardens of Light » at
the regional domain of
Chaumont-sur-Loire

1—Enjoy the sound & light
show at Château of Blois !
Every night until September
18th—available in 9 langagesges
www.en.chateaudeblois.fr/2
056-sound-and-light.htm

3—Cycle on the new itinerary « Saint-James by
bike »

Every night until August
31st
www.domainechaumont.fr/

4– Try a canoe expedition
under the arches of the
castle of Chenonceau.
www.valdeloirefrance.co.uk/outings/othertrips-and-excursions/
discover-loire-valley-canoeor-kayak

www.marandoavelo.com

5—Share a magic & romantic moment at the castle of Valençay at the
« Candlelight evenings »

6—Take you family back
to the Middle Ages at
Montbazon Fortress

August 19th & 20th

Every day until August
31st + September 19th &
20th

www.chateau-valencay.fr/
en/

www.forteressedufauc
onnoir.com

7— Enjoy a drink or a dance with friends at 1 of the
traditionnal French outdoor « guinguette »
Until Mid-September

8—Try one of the 5 local
goat cheeses (AOP)
ww.valdeloirefrance.co.uk/outings/
gourmet-outings/localproduce-and-specialities/
loire-valley-cheeses

www.valdeloirefrance.co.uk/news/loirevalley-terraces-banks-loire

9—Spend a night in a vegetated hut—immersion
in “The Lord of the Rings”
guaranteed!
www.hebergementinsolite-touraine.com

10—Celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s arrival at
the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise (1516-1519).
Special event—August 26th—
21h30
http://vinci-closluce.com/en/

© F. Charel, C.Mouton, J.Damase, JF Souchard, E. Ma,ngeat, Forteresse de Montbazon, T.Martrou, JC Coutand-Méheut, D. Lépissier