Loire Valley - Educational Excursions & Attractions

All three of our Loire Valley centres are an ideal base for schools visiting this picturesque French region.

Here is just a selection of the activities available by coach in the area:

	Amboise This historic town with its chateau and ancient fortifications was once the home of the French royal court. This attractive, small market town on the banks of the Loire River is also the site of the Clos Lucé residence where Leonardo de Vinci once lived and died.
	Blois The market centre of the Loire and also its tourist capital, its remarkable chateau is accredited as being the model for Versailles and was a favourite residence of Louis XII.
	Bourges With its imposing Saint-Etienne Cathedral on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Bourges is proud of its historical legacy. Away from the Loire Valley proper, its status as a cultural centre is also assured with a feast of parks, museums and festivals on offer.
	Chambord Completed in 1547, the Chateau de Chambord is one of the most magnificent renaissance castles in France - the largest in the region with 440 rooms and 85 staircases. Its majestic setting is perhaps unrivalled and is a must see when visiting the Loire Valley.
	Chenonceau This chateau built in 1520 over the river Cher, is another magnificent chateau not to be missed.
	L’Aquarium du Val de Loire (Lussault) The largest freshwater aquarium in Europe with over 10,000 fish, 50 tanks and 2 million litres of water.
	Futuroscope With nearly three million visitors a year, Futuroscope is one of France’s foremost attractions. Located in Poitiers, it is a unique attraction park dedicated to special effects and audio-visual experiences. Highly recommended.
	Mini Chateaux Park Near Amboise, the most famous of the Loire Valley's Chateaux are recreated in miniature! 44 models, 6 railways and thousands of figures are stretched over the 1.5km trail through 2 hectares of landscaped park. Highly recommended.
	Orleans The historic and administrative capital of the region, dating back to the 4th century, is famous for its Cathedral and Archbishop's palace. Joan of Arc - the Maid of Orleans - made her name here by liberating the city from the English in 1429. Today it is a modern bustling city with excellent shopping and transport systems.
	Tours The historic and administrative capital of the region, dating back to the 4th century, is famous for its Cathedral and Archbishop's palace. Today it is a modern bustling University town with excellent shopping and transport systems.
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