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Michelin Green Guide Chateaux of the Loire
Ref: MCH1322
This is an example of the format of the Michelin Green Guides.
Well established authoritative tourist guides these include practical information, detailed mapping combined with colour photographs and illustrations.
Below is the introduction to the guide from the publisher.
Beginning in the Middle Ages, the Loire Valley, with its mild climate and abundant game, was the favoured residence of kings and their kin. Along the winding river, vast and beautiful castles were built to accommodate crowned heads, lords and ladies and their extensive entourages: Amboise, Angers, Azay-le- Rideau, Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau, Langeais, Loches, Le Mans and Tours. Entering yet another new century, the region has lost none of its appeal. It remains a corner of paradise, with its dream-like palaces, elegant towns, quiet landscapes and majestic river. Ramble the forest pathways on foot, or ride a horse or bike to discover them; the many rivers and lakes that make the Loire Valley so green and appealing in summer are great for fishing, swimming and boating. The vineyards are a feast for the eyes and their fruits a joy to the palate. Whether you are just passing through, staying for a holiday, or lucky enough to settle here for a while, you will find that the Loire Valley is a land of fine living, as celebrated by the prodigious author Rabelais; a land where historic old stones, golden in the sun, harbour deep secrets in cool wine cellars; a land of harmony, grace and sensuosity. Welcome to the Garden of France.
£14.99
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