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The high loir valley

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Châteaudun, between beauce and perche regions,is situated on the high loir valley. taking this touristic road out of the main ones, discover picturesque villages and countrysides along the river.

The high loir valley

The high loir valley


  At few kilometers from the springs of the Loir river, Illiers-Combray is the first place to visit. Welknown for Marcel Proust and the cakes "Madeleines", discover the house of Tante Léonie where Proust used to come on holidays during his youth, le Pré-Catelan and the St Jacques's Church.

  Bonneval, pretty fortified town, can be discovered by walking or electric boats in tne surrounding enclosures.

  Châteaudun, one of the loviestdetours of France, worth visiting for its castle, its museum of fine arts an natural history and old town.

  Montigny, lovely village overlooking the valley. Do not miss the private Renaissance castle.

  Cloyes is sweet little welcoming town. To be seen : chapel Notre-Dame frescoes.


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