France being among the top most tourist destination in the world certainly has its population almost doubled during its peak holiday season.
You may wait for an entire day and still not get lucky with finding a car parking space.
The coast being very popular with the north's furrowed Atlantic coastline to the hot and calm Mediterranean, you can find some extremely beautiful and memorable places but during the tourist season there is no doubt that it gets too crowded.
So for a peaceful place where you can take refuge the Loire valley is the place for you.
The Loire is the largest river in France.
Usually people think the Seine to be the biggest one since it flows through Paris but it is The Loire about 630 miles long.
Among the major attractions of the Loire, are the chateaux which bring the majority of tourists here.
With so many of them that it has got the name of "the valley of the kings".
From the "hunting lodge" at Chambord to the huge ruin at Angers, everything is so fascinating about this place.
Chinon and Loches amongst all are a must see.
Several others have been restored and one can find beautiful works of furniture and art there.
Chenonceau has been built mid-way right on the other side of the river just like a grand bridge and on the other side you will find the kitchens.
Since taking a trip to France you cannot miss out on the wines, you are sure to find a huge number of wine regions.
The western region of the Loire valley offers the widely known red and white wines but it's the Rose D'Anjou which is preferred more.
When you travel towards the eastern region through the Touraine region and to the stunning Reuilly along with the smaller Quincy where the only wine they are allowed to produce is white wine.
Towards the north east you would find the Sancerre and Menetou Salon.
A region with beautiful, serene hills, vineyards and is described as a huge farmland.
You can easily find a string of nice restaurants.
When wanting to be amongst the crowds you should head for the coast.
The Loire Valley is your perfect retreat in France when you want to enjoy the real France with amazing wine, French cuisine the great history and peace too.
You may wait for an entire day and still not get lucky with finding a car parking space.
The coast being very popular with the north's furrowed Atlantic coastline to the hot and calm Mediterranean, you can find some extremely beautiful and memorable places but during the tourist season there is no doubt that it gets too crowded.
So for a peaceful place where you can take refuge the Loire valley is the place for you.
The Loire is the largest river in France.
Usually people think the Seine to be the biggest one since it flows through Paris but it is The Loire about 630 miles long.
Among the major attractions of the Loire, are the chateaux which bring the majority of tourists here.
With so many of them that it has got the name of "the valley of the kings".
From the "hunting lodge" at Chambord to the huge ruin at Angers, everything is so fascinating about this place.
Chinon and Loches amongst all are a must see.
Several others have been restored and one can find beautiful works of furniture and art there.
Chenonceau has been built mid-way right on the other side of the river just like a grand bridge and on the other side you will find the kitchens.
Since taking a trip to France you cannot miss out on the wines, you are sure to find a huge number of wine regions.
The western region of the Loire valley offers the widely known red and white wines but it's the Rose D'Anjou which is preferred more.
When you travel towards the eastern region through the Touraine region and to the stunning Reuilly along with the smaller Quincy where the only wine they are allowed to produce is white wine.
Towards the north east you would find the Sancerre and Menetou Salon.
A region with beautiful, serene hills, vineyards and is described as a huge farmland.
You can easily find a string of nice restaurants.
When wanting to be amongst the crowds you should head for the coast.
The Loire Valley is your perfect retreat in France when you want to enjoy the real France with amazing wine, French cuisine the great history and peace too.