Loire Valley Castles

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The City of Lights – and sights

Few cities rival Paris for culture, history and atmosphere. From the Mona Lisa at the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower and the bohemian cafés of Montmartre, every visit feels unique. Stroll along the Champs Élysées, relax in the Tuileries Gardens or enjoy a sunset cruise on the Seine.

Despite its size, Paris is easy to explore on foot, by bike or by river boat, making sightseeing simple and enjoyable.

All year round, the city hosts an exciting calendar of events — from major football matches at the iconic Parc des Princes stadium to concerts by world-famous singers, as well as celebrations like Bastille Day, Nuit des Musées and the Fête de la Musique. TUI also sells tickets for many of these events, so you can plan everything in one place.

Beyond the city, highlights like Disneyland Paris and the Palace of Versailles make perfect day trips for families and culture lovers alike.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: This elegant and spirited town is located in the heart of the Loire Valley, which make it a convenient base for exploring the Touraine region. Notable for being an economic and cultural core, the city draws more tourists than any other Loire town. Tours treasures a beautiful old town. Châteauneuf neighbourhood emerged in the Middle Ages around the Basilica of Saint Martin and Plumereau square. St-Gatien cathedral has beautiful 13th century windows and a quiet cloister with unusual buttresses. Above tall and simple arches lend a look of incredible height to the nave. Appetizing restaurants abound in the old quarter offering regional specialties. Tours may be the ideal starting point to unravel the secrets hidden within the Loire. Its valley, described as 'The Garden of France’, boasts unparalleled architectural heritage, with its impressive and lovely castles. The declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO of this area confirms the crucial importance and the enormous interest that this destination has for travellers.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Angers is a medium sized French city which is the capital of the Maine-et-Loire department in the northwestern region of Pays de la Loire. It offers the traveler a mixture of a typical French night-life, historically rich streets and great shopping opportunities. The town also features many floral displays. Angers is positively obsessed with flowers, bringing a fine splash of color to the town and some parks and gardens, fountains and statues that bring areas of calm into this bustling modern city. The historical center also contains numerous impressive townhouses dating from the 16th-19th centuries. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS House of Adam The medieval ‘House of Adam’ (‘Maison d'Adam’), which has a collection of sculptures depicting the tree of life and the David of Angers Gallery, dedicated to one of the most famous sculptors of France and creator of busts and sculptures that adorn the main historical monuments of France. The castle of Angers It is a castle in the city of Angers in the Loire Valley. Founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located overhanging the river Maine. Now open to the public, the castle of Angers is home of the Apocalypse Tapestry. Terra Botanica Terra Botanica is an amusement and botanical park in Angers where all the family can enjoy. It is the first thematic park dedicated to the flora. In Terra Botanica you can find more than 40 attractions and offers more than nature spectacles in his 110.000m2 of gardens.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION:

The City of Lights – and sights

Few cities rival Paris for culture, history and atmosphere. From the Mona Lisa at the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower and the bohemian cafés of Montmartre, every visit feels unique. Stroll along the Champs Élysées, relax in the Tuileries Gardens or enjoy a sunset cruise on the Seine.

Despite its size, Paris is easy to explore on foot, by bike or by river boat, making sightseeing simple and enjoyable.

All year round, the city hosts an exciting calendar of events — from major football matches at the iconic Parc des Princes stadium to concerts by world-famous singers, as well as celebrations like Bastille Day, Nuit des Musées and the Fête de la Musique. TUI also sells tickets for many of these events, so you can plan everything in one place.

Beyond the city, highlights like Disneyland Paris and the Palace of Versailles make perfect day trips for families and culture lovers alike.