Hotels in Centre, France
The Loire Valley is rich with meandering streams, majestic oaks, quiet roads, and lush green countryside. Its royal châteaux and pastoral villages grace its overwhelming natural beauty.
The main feature of Centre is the Loire Valley. It includes the rich, fertile valleys of the Loire River and its tributaries: Cher, Indre, Loiret, etc. It is in Centre that are located the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, which attract many tourists to the region.
The Centre Val-de-Loire region has a rich history. Orléans, once the intellectual capital of France, was also where heroine Jeanne d'arc (Joan of Arc) led the French army to defeat the English in the Battle of Orléans during the Hundred Years War. The city now has a museum dedicated to her memory; Maison Jeanne d'Arc was built on the site where she stayed in 1429.
The Loire Valley is one of the most important wine regions in France. Many vineyards will sell directly to the public and allow "cellar door" tasting Some even have wine museums and demonstrations of the wine-making process from the grape to the bottle. Some of the best-known wines include, Saumur, Anjou, Vouvray, Touraine, Chinon and Pouilly-fumé.
Both the Pays-de-la-Loire and Centre Val-de-Loire are famous for the Renaissance châteaux that line the river Loire and its tributaries. Many have been restored to their former regal glory and the gardens, some museums in themselves, have lent the area the name Garden of France. Centre is home to castles Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Loches among others.
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