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The Loire countryside is lush and green with opportunities for bird watching near the sand-banks and islands on the main rivers. Guided boat trips are available. Many specialist bicycle and walking trails are being created, with route guides available  from Tourist Information Offices.

See our information on markets, museums, towns, châteaux, restaurants and troglodyte caves.
 
 

Loire Wines.  There are many wine areas to explore – Muscadet, Chinon, Bourgeuil, Vouvray and Sancerre are just a few of the names to look out for, and if combined with following one of the tourist wine routes may yield some pleasant surprises.  There are wines for all palates and budgets.  Look out for the sparakling wines of Ackerman, Gratien et Meyer and Bouvet-Ladubay in and around Saumur.  The latter has a Museum of Masks of interest to children.  For further information, please visit our wine section.

Temperature  The region has a temperate climate due to Temperature ProfileAtlantic influences. The summers are generally hot, but in the spring/autumn, temperatures are considerably lower.

 

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