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Muscadet Vignerons Seek Wine's 'Next Big Thing' in Loire Rocks: Elin McCoy

Bloomberg - Feb 20, 2012
Pierre Luneau-Papin's delicious, long-lived Muscadets are from parcels of old vines in the Muscadet Sevre et Maine area of the appellation in the far western part of the Loire Valley. Enlarge image Domaine de la Pepiere Domaine de la Pepiere Elin ...

Bretagne Réunie distributes a text to Unesco's guests: the Loire Valley and ...

Celtic News - Feb 19, 2012
It was therefore by no means a castle of the Kings of France's Loire valley. In March 2011, Bretagne Réunie has again alerted Mrs Irina Bokova, Head of Unesco, on the unilateral extension, orchestrated by the two administrative regions, annexing the ...

The Bitter Battle Over Sweet Wine

New York Times - Feb 17, 2012
ROCHEFORT-SUR-LOIRE, FRANCE — The Loire Valley vineyard of Quarts-de-Chaume produces one of the most delectable sweet wines in the world, a nectar as mellifluous as the French that is spoken in this most linguistically correct region of France.

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Loire Valley books

The Most Beautiful Villages of the Loire

by: Hugh Palmer, James Bentley
Usually associated with Renaissance chateaux and historical monuments, the Loire valley is in fact a place of much greater richness and interest than the image of popular perception. The river itself is the longest in France and passes through a succession of landscapes, many of them of a richness which suggests that this is truly 'the garden of France', as it is often called. Yet there is variety here, reflected in the buildings and settings of the beautiful villages so stunningly illustrated in this book.
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Rick Steves' Snapshot Loire Valley

by: Rick Steves, Steve Smith
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the Loire Valley.

Rick Steves covers the essentials of the Loire Valley, including Amboise and Chinon. Visit grandiose châteaus, such as Chenonceau, Blois, and Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Tour the Leonardo da Vinci park and go wine-tasting in Vouvray. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience.
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Driving Guides Loire Valley, 4th

by: Thomas Cook Publishing

No touring holiday is complete without one of these essential guides.  The driving guides series holds a range of 23 titles offering an extensive list of destinations for you to choose from.

They contain everything the self-drive traveller needs en route, with exciting detours away from the main tourist trail.

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Drive Around Loire Valley, 3rd

by: Andrew Sanger
This guide expertly divides the Loire Valley into touring areas - one per chapter. The best of the Loire Valley is offered, from its glorious chateaux to its quiet backwaters, from the world-renowned Le Mans to the opulent Upper Reaches, and from the vineyards of Sancerre to the Gothic masterpiece of Chartres. In every chapter, you will find up-to-date attraction, lodging, shopping and eating recommendations for individual towns, or for the area as a whole. This title takes you a drive through the South Touraine, a region of ancient fortifications and excellent wines.
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Loire Valley chateau, France slide show

tourvideos.com Rapid-paced slide show about the chateau of the Loire including Cheverny, Amboise, Chenonceau, Clos-Luce, Chambord, Azay and towns of Chinon, Tours and Blois.

 

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Wine Country Citizen: Loire valley

Wine Country Citizen: In France wine is made in practically every corner of the country. NDTV's Noopur Tiwari travels to Loire valley, whose beauty is perhaps unmatched.

 

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Wine Tours in France: Loire Valley Wine Tours with French Wine Explorers

wine-tours-france.com Looking for a Loire Valley Wine Tour? The Loire Valley is a favorite destination for wine lovers visiting France. It's known for its majestic royal chateaux and great red and white wines. You'll visit the Loire's most beautiful historic chateaux, and tours and tastings...

 

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Loire Valley Cabernet Franc Tasting -- Episode #961

On the advice of a Vayniac, Gary Vaynerchuk sits down to pay hommage to one of his favorite grapes, Cabernet Franc. He tastes three Cab Francs from the Loire Valley- including 2 Chinons and 1 Saumur.

 

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French Wedding Castle - Wedding Chateau in France

www.loirechateau.com Fairytale french castle available for luxury vacations and holidays. Located in the Loire Valley 2 hours south of Paris. Perfectly located for visiting all of the famous historic chateaux, vineyards, golf courses, and holiday attractions.