Mercure Bords De Loire Saumur, Saumur

The lovely Loire

Advantages: Lovely tranquil area, iseal to relax in
Disadvantages: No wild nightlife or beach (actually an advantage to me!)

I have visited France with my family several times in the last 8 years but we have always stayed by the coast. This year we thought we would like a change so we decided to venture into the Loire Valley. I must admit I didn't do a lot of research before I made the booking so I opted for an area that looked easy to get too and then opted for a caravan site that looked promising. The Loire Valley is in fact separated into several departments and we were actually staying in the Anjou region, very close to Touraine, the closest large town was Saumur. Getting There We sailed overnight to St Malo and then found we had an easy drive down to our destination of about 5 hours. Due to the fact we tow a caravan we tend to stick to the A road and pay tolls ( about 25 euro) when necessary because it makes our journey easy even if a little ...

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All tanked up!

Advantages: Every tank that ever existed
Disadvantages: Needs to be better presented

So there we were in Saumur. We'd visited the castle and picnicked in the park by the castle, looking over the town, the Loire and the countryside beyond. "What shall we do now," I asked. "Let's go to the Tank Museum," said my other half. Tank Museum? Now despite being a female wishy-washy liberal I'm quite happy to pore over things warlike, yomp over battlefields ancient and modern, and love places like the Imperial War Museum and Duxford. But tanks? I know nothing about engines - I have trouble locating the bonnet release catch on my car - and have little interest in heavy metal in any form. I was still iffing and butting as we pulled up outside and went in, as I always knew we would. We emerged about 2½ hours later having had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. If armoured warfare is your thing, stop what you are doing ...

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Loire Valley Experience

Advantages: Good food, good wine ,friendly people and great country.
Disadvantages: Lack of french

marquis Michel-Ange de Castellane, lord of Villandry,he stayed there with his family until 1796. Like a lot of Loire Chateau it went into decline until it received a ten year restoration programme, starting in 1992, to restore some of its former splendour. The chateau now has 12 uniquely designed gardens including 'The Enchanted Forrest', 'The Lover's Wood', 'The Orchard of Paradise' and 'The Secret Garden' to explore. As I said, not having visited it, in spite of passing by, I can't comment on its appeal. Saumur-Doue-la-Fontaine-Montreuil-Bellay Saumur In the bright summer sun the pretty town of Saumur on the banks of the Loire River, gives off a yellow glow as its white tufa stone reflect the light. Whatever way you choose to enter the town it is the graceful chateau you will appreciate first because of its dominant position ...

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