France · Europe
The Loire Valley
Photo: Ranveig · CC BY-SA 3.0
More châteaux than seems reasonable along one river, vineyards between every one of them, and picnics that are basically obligatory.
The best time to visit The Loire Valley is May–Jun, Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
Best time to go
May–Jun, Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
TUR
Good for
old stones and real towns
an unhurried pace
eating extremely well
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May28°C83°F
Jun–Aug30°C86°F
Sep–Nov31°C87°F
Dec–Feb28°C83°F
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