Enjoy the LoireOur ideas & tips

Interactive map of activities along the Loire

The Blois Chambord Tourist Office has some great tips for spending your vacations in the Loire Valley.

Enjoying the Loire means finding a quiet spot to read, picnic or play with the kids. It’s also about taking advantage of boat trips, bike rides and ideas for visits close to the river.

Click on the bubbles on this map to find out more about all the great things to do along the river.

List of not-to-be-missed activities along the Loire:

Base de loisirs du Domino in Suèvres
La Petite Loire nature reserve (Suèvres/Muides), guided tours only with a guide from Maison de la Loire
Boat trip to St Dyé-sur-Loire
Visit the Maison de la Loire in St Dyé-sur-Loire
Canoe trip in St Dyé-sur-Loire
The Loire à Vélo itinerary (north of the Loire)
Loire à Vélo itinerary no. 12 (southern Loire)
Panorama of the Château de Ménars
Canoe trip in Blois
Visit to the Loire Observatory
La Rando des 3 ponts tour in Blois
Boat trip in Blois
Fishing at the Ballastière pond in Valloire-sur-Cisse
Picnic on the beach at Chaumont sur Loire
Relaxation and picnic in the Parc de la Paix at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Stroll along the sentier terrasse de Loire at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Hot-air balloon take-off on the banks of the Loire at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Stroll along the Ile de la Folie trail
Boat trip in Chaumont-sur-Loire

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