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When in Loire...
Gastronomy
Wines from the vineyards of Vouvray, Chinon, Saumur, Sancerre and Touraine (for lighter wines); Ste-Maure, Selles-sur-Cher, Valençay and Crottin de Chavignol cheese; asparagus; beurre blanc (white butter sauce); rillettes.
Places of Interest
About 120 châteaux of all shapes and sizes dating from the 12th to the 18th Century. Visit the superb late Renaissance châteaux of Amboise and Chenonceaux, other beautiful châteaux such as Valençay, Cour Cheverny, Azay le Rideau and Villandry as well as the great palaces of Blois and Chambord further east.
Sports and Leisure
Tennis courts in most towns and villages; ‘Son et Lumière’ shows througout the summer. Around Saumur – The world famous Cadre Noir riding school at Saumur; windsurfing and swimming at the Lac de Rillé; Golf de St Hillaire, Les Trois Moutiers (18 hole), Golf de Cholet (18 hole) and Golf du Château des Septs Tours. Amboise, Loches – Riding; sailing; windsurfing at Rochepinard; Golf du Château de Cheverny (18 hole).
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