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The Loire Valley and Chârtres
Explore a rich landscape combining medieval towns, enchanting cities, churches and châteaux.
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Travel by coach from your local joining point to Plymouth for your overnight crossing to Roscoff with Brittany Ferries.
Following disembarkation, we make our way to the Angers area for a three-night stay. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the green town of Angers with its magnificent 9th century castle, parks and gardens.
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Angers
We travel along the Loire River to the towns of Saumur and Azay le Rideau. The town of Saumur stretches along the river and is famous for its graceful château and sparkling wines. The 16th century château at Azay le Rideau was built by Gilles de Berthelot and stands in romantic parkland.
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Azay le Rideau
Today you have time to explore Chârtres, famed for its double-steepled Gothic cathedral with impressive stained glass. Take time to discover the narrow streets which lead to picturesque, half-timbered houses and interesting workshops.
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Chârtres Gothic cathedral
We leave our hotel in the morning and travel back to Roscoff for the ferry crossing to Plymouth.
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