Hotels in Loire Valley, France

The Loire Valley stretches along the Loire River in central France, with a temperate climate where summer highs average 77°F (25°C) and winter lows around 36°F (2°C). Famous for its 16th-century châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceau, you can bike the 500-mile Loire à Vélo trail in spring or sip Vouvray white wine in cellars during fall. Summer brings outdoor concerts in the Château de Villandry gardens, while winter offers cheaper rates and tours of the region's 50-plus castles without the crowds.