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What wineries/vineyards should I visit in the Loire Valley?

I’ll be traveling the Loire Valley by car next month, traveling from Angers in the west to as far East as Blois and I’d like to know if anyone could recommend any local wineries worth touring. I’d like to avoid the ultra-commercial and find some good local wines to taste and bring back to the States.

First, let me congratulate you on your choice! (My mom’s family is from the region, so I’m biased!)

I have good news and bad news. The good news is French wine regions are not the Napa Valley, it will be hard finding an ultra-commercial place. Most wineries are small, family-owned businesses and are very informal. Wine tasting is free in 95% of places in France, only guided tours of the cellars will sometimes have admission charges (only a few euros).

Only problem with that, and that’s the bad news, is that their are usually open in spring and summer only (until late October sometimes), but November is really off-season and most of them will either be closed or open on Saturdays only or by appointment only. So this will limit your choice.

As far as recommending one in particular, the only ones I know are in Chinon, you can find them through the tourist office website, under the Discover tab. http://www.chinon.com/

So first and foremost, get a list of all the wineries along the part of the Loire you will be visiting. There are specialized guide books on that or you can get the lists from the tourist offices online. Then look at their opening days or call to ask if you can visit.

If you want advice on what to see and do in the area (and what not to do) aside from wine-tasting or advice on accomodation I’ll be happy to help. Please visit Chinon and the nearby Fontevraud Abbey, you won’t regret it.

Katya’s right about the wine limit, it’s actually only one liter per person. I have always brought more and never had any problem though. Small wineries don’t ship abroad, only large, more commercial ones and some retail places (cavistes). I don’t know which state you are coming from and what the alcohol tax is where you live but even if you decide to bring back several bottles and go through customs, paying the taxes + custom fees will still be much cheaper than buying the same wines in the US.

Loire Valley Day Tours $218 Looking for things to do in the Loire Valley of France? Take a full day tour & wine tasting around Villandry, Chambord or Chenoceau & Amboise.

Logis Hôtel Des Châteaux De La Loire, Tours, $106.58 Hotel property Logis Hôtel Des Châteaux De La Loire, 12, Rue Gambetta in Tours, France

Terminus Tours $65.16 Terminus Tours > TUF > 7-9 Rue De Nantes > Tours > > 37000>Location. This Tours property is close to Musee des Beaux Arts, Tours Cathedral, and St. Julien Church. Features. Terminus Tours has a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and self parking. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include clock radios. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and wake up calls. Guestrooms have satellite television with premium TV channels. Business friendly amenities include desks and direct dial phones. Bathrooms provide hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guestroom services include housekeeping. Notifications and Fees: The following mandatory hotel imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check in or check out. A city/local tax will be charged The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Terminus Tours is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 4.5 km / 2.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

The Most Beautiful Villages of the Loire $29.87 Presents an illustrated guide to the Loire River Valley in France, featuring over thirty villages near Orleans, Blois, Tours, Angers, and Nantes, and contains information on local places, markets, inns, and restaurants.

Premiere Classe Tours Sud Joué les Tours $55.52 Premiere Classe Tours Sud Joué les Tours > > Route de Chinon Avenue du Lac > Joue-les-Tours > > 37300>Location. This Joue les Tours property is close to Prieure de St Cosme. Features. In addition to a restaurant, Premiere Classe Tours Sud Joué les Tours features air conditioning in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open during limited hours. Guestrooms. Notifications and Fees:This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 10 kg. The following mandatory hotel imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check in or check out. A city/local tax will be charged The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pets: EUR 3 per pet, per night>The preferred airport for Premiere Classe Tours Sud Joué les Tours is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 10.3 km / 6.4 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Campanile Chambray Les Tours $77.99 Campanile Chambray Les Tours > TUF > Rue De La Berchottiere > Chambray-les-Tours > > 37170>Location. This property is located in Chambray les Tours. Area attractions include Francois Rabelais University. Features. Campanile Chambray Les Tours has a restaurant. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Guestrooms. Campanile Chambray Les Tours has 48 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite television channels . Additional amenities include air conditioning. >The preferred airport for Campanile Chambray Les Tours is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 9.9 km / 6.1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Mercure Tours Nord $125.58 Mercure Tours Nord > TUF > 11 Rue De L Aviation > Tours > > 37100>Location. This Tours hotel is close to Tours Cathedral. Features. Mercure Tours Nord has an outdoor pool. Business amenities at this 3.0 star property include wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. Mercure Tours Nord has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Additional amenities include air conditioning in public areas, secure parking, and gift shops/newsstands. Guestrooms. Mercure Tours Nord has 93 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite television channels . Guestrooms provide phones. Bathrooms offer hair dryers. Additional amenities include climate control, minibars, and desks. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. >The preferred airport for Mercure Tours Nord is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 1.6 km / 1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Novotel Tours Sud $113.08 Novotel Tours Sud > TUF > La Vrillonnerie RN10 > Chambray-les-Tours > > 37170>Location. This Tours hotel is close to Musee des Beaux Arts and Tours Cathedral. Features. Novotel Tours Sud has an outdoor pool. Business amenities at this 3.0 star property include wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. Novotel Tours Sud has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Event facilities include conference rooms. Additional amenities include air conditioning in public areas, secure parking, and an elevator (lift). Guestrooms. Novotel Tours Sud has 127 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite television channels and pay movies. Guestrooms provide phones with voice mail. Bathrooms offer makeup/shaving mirrors and hair dryers. Additional amenities include climate control, minibars, and desks. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. >The preferred airport for Novotel Tours Sud is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 4.8 km / 3 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Le Grand Hotel Tours $93.42 Le Grand Hotel Tours > TUF > 9 Place Du Marechal Leclerc > Tours > > 37000>Location. This Tours property is close to Musee des Beaux Arts, Tours Cathedral, and St. Julien Church. Features. Le Grand Hotel Tours has a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Business amenities include wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. Event facilities at this 3.0 star property consist of conference rooms and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include room service during limited hours, multilingual staff, and air conditioning in public areas. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms provide bidets and hair dryers. >The preferred airport for Le Grand Hotel Tours is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 4.4 km / 2.7 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Hotel Kyriad Tours Sud $79.31 Hotel Kyriad Tours Sud > > 38 rue de la Berchottière > Chambray-les-Tours > > 37170>Location. This hotel is located in Chambray les Tours. Area attractions include Francois Rabelais University. Features. Hotel Kyriad Tours Sud has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Business amenities at this 2.0 star property include a business center and wireless Internet access. Event facilities include banquet facilities. Additional amenities include multilingual staff and air conditioning in public areas. Guestrooms. 54 guestrooms are available at Hotel Kyriad Tours Sud. Business friendly amenities include desks and direct dial phones. Bathrooms provide hair dryers and showers. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning. Guestroom services include wake up calls. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards and extra towels/bedding. Notifications and Fees:This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 10 kg. The following mandatory hotel imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check in or check out. City/local tax: EUR 0.99 per person, per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pets: EUR 5 per pet, per night>The preferred airport for Hotel Kyriad Tours Sud is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 9.7 km / 6.1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Sunset Watersports Snorkel Tours $37.63 Sunset Watersports Snorkel Tours in Key West offers snorkeling for the whole family. See tropical fish and the only living coral reef in the US. Experience natural beauty and breathtaking sights unlike anywhere else in the world.

Premiere Classe Tours Nord – Parçay $50.8 Premiere Classe Tours Nord – Parçay > > P.A de Parcay – Meslay Rue des Ailes > Parcay-Meslay > > 37210>Location. This Parcay Meslay property is close to Tours Cathedral and Musee des Beaux Arts. Features. In addition to a restaurant, Premiere Classe Tours Nord Parçay features air conditioning in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open during limited hours. Guestrooms. Notifications and Fees:This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 10 kg. The following mandatory hotel imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check in or check out. A city/local tax will be charged The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pets: EUR 3 per pet, per night>The preferred airport for Premiere Classe Tours Nord Parçay is Tours (TUF Tours Loire Valley) 1.4 km / 0.9 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Chateaux Of The Loire $31.5 Chateaux Of The Loire

Wines Of The Loire $9.98 Wines Of The Loire

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UK Bus Tours?

I am a 23 year old female looking for a bus tour that will last 7 8 days out from London and give back to the UK sometime between August 6 and 16. I've been searching Haggis and Trafalgar. The first is ambiguous about accommodation and expenses for a second fortune (Note GBP is 2 times more than the $ U.S.). Please help me find some of the alternatives. You need to have this resolved on Wednesday. Thank you.

I've had great experiences with Haggis. I took the tour in Scotland. They employ young guides to keep things fun, but provide a wealth of information. Buy a guidebook, if you really want to save money and travel for himself. National Express is very cheap (BUS) and you get to see much. Travelling by train is by far my favorite way to go well. It's fast, and you get to see the beautiful countryside.

Trafalgar $13.9 Trafalgar

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Tours Messenger Bag $19.9 Contemporary messenger bag with TOURS logo on front.

Tours original Basic T $12.9 Classic white tee with TOURS logo on front

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Tours long sleeve distressed $32.9 Latest ‘distressed’ look long sleeve shirt with TOURS logo on chest.

Tours HOODIE GLO BLACK $31.9 Classic hoodie with Glo-In-The Dark letters on front and back of product. Front reads TOURS in the original font, back reads TOURS – The Band That Time Forgot.

Tours HOODIE GLO NAVY $31.9 Classic hoodie with Glo-In-The Dark letters on front and back of product. Front reads TOURS in the original font, back reads TOURS – The Band That Time Forgot.

Tours HOODIE GLO RED $31.9 Classic hoodie with Glo-In-The Dark letter on front and back of product. Front reads TOURS in the original font, back reads TOURS – The Band That Time Forgot.

European Traveller – Trafalgar Tours from London $1076.6 This tour will show you some of the most famous attractions in Europe. From the second level of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy panoramic views of the Seine and the city. Learn more about the Colosseum in Rome and at Lucerne, see the Chapel Bridge, Europes oldest wooden bridge.Enjoy excellent cuisine and the ever-changing topography of Europe as you tour several countries on this comprehensive tour of Europe.

European Highlights – Trafalgar Tours from London $1238.99 On this tour across Europe, see some of the most beautiful places, the most popular attractions and enjoy varied delicious cuisine of different regions.At Amsterdam, see the famous Mint Tower and the Royal Palace while in Lucerne see the famous Lion Monument and shop for Swiss chocolates!Paris fascinates with its attractions: see the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe among other attractions. This tour will show you some of the most popular attractions of Europe.

Amazing Britain – Trafalgar Tours from London $1040.51 On this historical and cultural tour of Britain, see Shakespeares birthplace, the mystifying formations at Stonehenge, the ancient Roman fortifications like Hadrians Wall and Tintern Abbey.This tour will also show you the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, though we cant promise youll see the monster! This comprehensive tour is the best way to see Amazing Britain.

Britain and Ireland Highlights – Trafalgar Tours from London $1285.9 If you wish to see the highlights of Britain and Ireland, take this tour to experience the sights, culture and history across these European countries. Set out on a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare and gain some fascinating insights into his childhood. Appreciate the architecture of the Salisbury Cathedral, one of the finest in England. This majestic and awe-inspiring building has always been a setting for great occasions and huge colourful processions.View the ancient Stonehenge – clouded in mystery, it is an amazing feat of engineering and an important prehistoric site in England. Beyond its archaeological significance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance.Dominating the Scottish capitals southern skyline is the majestic Edinburgh Castle, while below are the Princes Street Gardens, offering a quiet refuge from the bustling city.

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How much money should I take to Europe?

Ok heres something. Im going to Europe this summer for 16 days with my school. The cost the trip includes hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner, flights, entrance to museums and tours of the cities we are going. In addition, my parents are going on the trip as chaperones, and they said they will pay for my lunches for me. So how much spending money (for sovineers, drinks etc.) should I bring? Im trying to understand this because Christmas is coming, and Id like to have an idea of ​​how much of my Christmas money I should win for her, or how much more after that Im going to need to save: P. Thank you! Oh btw, went to Paris (including Versailles), Barcelona, ​​Provence (including Avignon), Carcassonne, Nimes, Monaco, Eze, Nice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Rome (including the Vatican), Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri. I know many places! Yay Im so excited! Thank you!

Dear Dana: If you have spent about 30 + Euros a day for 16 days ~ You will need about 500 Euros spend money for "free." BTW …… Today …… One USD = 0.75 Euro (NOT the purchasing power of many more.) One Euro = 1.32 I follow US $ exchange rates every day. When I was recently in Europe ~ I got my 0.83 Euro for 1 USD! Bottom Line (power over spending)? Save as much as you can. The euro is a currency. Today it is $ 1.00 in your pocket is worth only 75 cents! Europe is expensive! Where am I going next year? Japan! My USD exchange rate of the yen is Murder! Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world! Have a great time in Europe, Dana! I did!

Tours to Avignon $78 Travel from Tours to Avignon by train

Avignon to Aix En Provence $26 Travel from Avignon to Aix En Provence by train

Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon $21 Travel from Aix En Provence to Avignon by train

Tours to Aix En Provence Tgv $94 Travel from Tours to Aix En Provence by train

Provence & the Cote d’Azur – Avignon Area (Chapter) $4.95 This is the Avignon Area chapter from Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Cote d’Azur guidebook.

Provence and Avignon – VIP Private Tour $157.97 This private sightseeing tour in Avignon, France takes you to explore the famous Popes’ Palace and then to the town of Villeneuve-ls-Avignon and Monastery of the Val de Benediction.The biggest Gothic palace in Europe, the Popes’ Palace in Avignon fascinates tourists with its sheer size and beauty and gives an interesting insight into the lives of the popes who lived here.Explore the charming Villeneuve-ls-Avignon, a fortified town and complimented the coastal beauty of the Rhone River.Round off the trip with a visit to the Monastery of the Val de Benediction and admire the impressive frescos that are the highlights of the monument.The Avignon sightseeing tour is the perfect way to explore the religious sights of France.

Novotel Avignon Sud $70 The Novotel Avignon Sud is a 3 star hotel in a quiet location 4 km from the city walls of Avignon, in the heart of Provence and the Luberon mountains

Mercure Pont d Avignon $80 In the heart of Provence, located in a pleasant quiet area

Provence Terre De Lumiere $16.96 Journey through France’s Provence region, with stops at scenic castles, landscapes, and towns such as Avignon and Marseille.

Provence $21.47 Provence