need hotel suggestion in loire valley

I%26#39;m having trouble finding a nice hotel in the loire valley. I%26#39;m sure there is plenty just don%26#39;t know where to look. we%26#39;ll be in paris then rent a car and drive and stay overnight... help

guylene

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Its a big area - the Loire River itself is about 600 miles long. Which part of the Loire were you thinking about?

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I suggest that you check out the Chateau des Ormeaux. We enjoyed our stay there last year. It%26#39;s near the town of Amboise, and we found the location very convenient for touring the Loire Valley region.

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AMBOISE is a good base

it depends on your budget after

do you want chateau accommodation or 2*?

all the best

pierre

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thanks to everyone

I%26#39;ve book a room in a chateau at le domaine de la Tortiniere, I believe it%26#39;s south of Tours. The owners are worderful I have to the already and I%26#39;m looking forward to going, Suggestions on specific place to go or restaurants fora leisurly luch...

guylene

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bravo c%26#39;est un bon choix

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This sounds like an interesting choice - I hope you%26#39;ll post a review after your trip!

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montlouis and vouvray are the two wine villages of the area

usually,i go to chateau de chenonceau for a visit with lunch after

all the best

pierre

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Domaine de la Tortiniere is indeed just south of Tours, at Veigné.

I have not stayed there, but have been there for dinner several times, and found it very good.

You are not far from Azay le Rideau, which has a famous chateau, but also some good restaurants. My favourite, for either lunch or dinner, is the Aigle D%26#39;Or.

Montbazon is just down the hill, and has two good restaurants, La Chanceliere and Chateau D%26#39;Artigny.

My favourite restaurant in the South Touraine area is Le Diable des Plaisirs at St Branchs, about 15 minutes by car from Veigné. Excellent for lunch or dinner.

Chinon is a good day trip, being about 30 minutes by car. Visit the old chataeu in the morning, have lunch in the old town, and then visit some vineyards in the afternoon.

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We also stayed at the Chateau des Ormeaux and liked it very much. The owners speak english well and are very thoughtful. The place is clean and in a good location for touring the area. The town of Amboise is pretty charming too.

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