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RE: Passing through the Loire Valley?
by arizona 25 May 2012
Arriving via the A85 south of Tours (?) there's an itinerary to compose with vineyards, sunflowers, some small picturesque towns, scenery…
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Biking Loire Valley
by Spectralboy 16 May 2012
Bon Jour fellow Thorns: I am off for Europe soon (solo); six days in Amsterdam, four days visiting friends in the Rhine and the better…
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RE: Where to stay in Loire, France
by stanito 30 April 2012
Blois is a nice budget option for a base for exploring the chateaux
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Loire Vally vegan
by jackafca 06 April 2012
Hi, We're cycling the Loire Valley in June, and were wondering if anyone knows of any vegan-friendly eateries (or perhaps) accommodation…
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Re: City of Tours France
by Mitcharvey 01 April 2012
The city of Tours is amazing. It is a great small city, wonderful city centre. Great food check out the church, it looks like Notre Dome.…
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Paris side trip. Train quesiton and opinion wanted
by OgieOglithorpe2 29 March 2012
I’m looking to do a loop by train beginning and ending in Paris. I’ll have 5 to 7 nights. I’d like to see a mix of a semi-large city…
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RE: Going to Paris? Some suggestions
by OgieOglithorpe2 25 February 2012
If they plan on going to the Louvre I'd recommend going one of the nights it's open late. Wed or Thurs, I forget which. The times I've…
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RE: 4 days to explore outside of Paris
by SLegrand 24 February 2012
I would suggest: - Day trip to Versailles, Giverny (Monet's garden) or Champagne region (Reims Cathedral where the kings were coronated,…
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RE: LOIRE VALLEY: WHERE WOULD BE A GOOD BASE?
by arizona 15 February 2012
Gina, Since you like scenery, nature and need public transport and do some walking (please link previous thread for easily connecting…
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RE: 9 days Western/Southwestern France by car
by canadutchgirl 10 February 2012
Thank you! We ended up deciding to go to the Loire for 2 days (staying in Blois) and visiting Chambord and Chenonceau. We will then proceed…
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Re: Postiing a New Cry for Help with my trip in France
by BthDth 09 February 2012
>am more confused than ever Why exactly are you confused? I checked your previous post, and the only problem I saw is the usual one.…
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RE: 9 days Western/Southwestern France by car
by regards 05 February 2012
What time of the year? Chambord it one of the most visited. Without too much tourist will be complicated. If you will see one or maybe…
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RE: It's my birthday!
by OgieOglithorpe2 05 February 2012
Yes Amboise is really nice and so Is Blois. Those two places would make a great two or three day get-away from Paris. both are on the…
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RE: Which Loire Chateaux to visit?
by OgieOglithorpe2 31 December 2011
I was recently in Amboise and really enjoyed it. Both the chateau and the town. Blois was also really nice. I can't compare them to…
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RE: Which Loire Chateaux to visit?
by BthDth 31 December 2011
You already have a good approach to the visit, such as: >I am planning to visit one château a day and then do a mix of other sights as…
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RE: Public transport in Miami area
by VinnyD 28 November 2011
#6-- Suppose I want to look at, say, châteaux in the Loire Valley, and don't want to be in a tour group. What bus do I take that will…
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Backpacking France
by msmelxx 08 October 2011
Alright, I've been on the Germany branch to fine tune the Germany part of my 100-110 days backpacking Europe, although I might extend…
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RE: City of Tours France
by arizona 09 August 2011
I´ve been in the area sometimes off late and it was not really crowded - in August - because the people are to ... the castles. Underline…
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RE: City of Tours France
by sfgirl42 09 August 2011
A friend and I stayed two days in Blois and have very good memories of it. Didn't visit any of the chateaux in the area. The palace and…
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RE: City of Tours France
by Ogie_Ogilthorpe 08 August 2011
yes I think you're right, bjd. Most of what I've read (places other than this site) talk about just making a quick day stop to Blois…
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RE: City of Tours France
by sushi75 08 August 2011
I spent one afternoon in Blois away back in 1992. I have great memories of the castle and the city centre, but I was only a teenager at…
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RE: City of Tours France
by arizona 08 August 2011
+outside of Paris will be Blois and Amboise. I haven't seen anything much mentioned here about those either.+ IMO there's pretty much…
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RE: City of Tours France
by Ogie_Ogilthorpe 08 August 2011
that's nice of you.....thanks for the well wishes. I'm not going until late November/early December but I'll try and remember to say…
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RE: City of Tours France
by Ogie_Ogilthorpe 08 August 2011
quote: "Tours is a nice city espacially the center. Clean, good restaurants, not vey expensive and easy to walk." Thank you, Regards.…
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City of Tours France
by Ogie_Ogilthorpe 08 August 2011
Anyone have any comments on if Tours would be a good stop over to walk around and see sites, have a nice meal and spend a night or two?…
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