What to do in Loire Valley

Activities, attractions and tours
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Loire Valley Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Loire Valley has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Loire Valley is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Loire Valley to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Loire Valley Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Loire Valley.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Loire Valley attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Nantes which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Nantes Centre

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Nantes Centre, you might enjoy attractions like Place Royale and Bouffay Square. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Nantes Centre
Place Plumereau featuring a small town or village

Tours City Centre

4/5(9 area reviews)

Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Saint Martin Basilica.

Tours City Centre
Musee des Beaux-Arts featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Angers

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Angers Cathedral.

Downtown Angers
Sainte-Croix Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Bourgogne

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Bourgogne, you might make a stop by sights like Sainte-Croix Cathedral and Loire a Velo Cycle Path.

Bourgogne
The Machines of the Isle of Nantes

Ile de Nantes Palais des Congrès

4/5(1 area review)

Ile de Nantes Palais des Congrès is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Centre Commercial Beaulieu.

Ile de Nantes Palais des Congrès
Tours Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Old Town Tours

Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Musee des Beaux-Arts and Saint-Gatien Cathedral.

Old Town Tours