The region
The Loire is the longest river in France, the last wild river in Europe, and has been designated a World Heritage area by UNESCO.
The Loire Valley lies at the heart of France. Much of French history has taken place along the Loire. This is the reason why the Loire Valley is where many of France's finest Châteaux are located. Today the Loire Valley is the most popular tourist destination in France after Paris and the Riviera.

Loire Valley wines
The Loire Valley is also renowned for the exceptional quality, variety and affordability of its wines.
The Loire Valley rosés are already highly renowned as high quality, refreshing summertime wines. The reds have recently earned their place on the most prestigious tables. The whites offer a delicious range of wines from the sweetest to the driest...and one mustn't forget the sparkling wines.
The Loire Valley offers a wide palette of wines which delights the most demanding connoisseurs and seduces wine lovers from the very first taste.
See the map of Loire Valley wines