Loire River: Quick Facts

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The chateau at Amboise, France, stands above the Loire River in the evening light, with its reflection in the water, a bridge to the right, and a small boat in the foreground.

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Explore the Loire River valley and behold the Gothic cathedral of Orléans and the region's historic châteaux

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