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The Val de Loire: Come and see the world heritage At the heart of an exceptional cultural living landscape The Loire river is a natural and free guide for discovering the biggest UNESCO World Heritage site in France: 280 km between Sully-sur-Loire, in the Loiret, and Chalonnes-sur-Loire, in Anjou. This strip of land and water dedicates itself to your every desire for discovery and encounters. For hundreds of years, the river and its inhabitants have cultivated a harmony in which humankind finds its proper place in the natural world. Dans le Saumurois Au bord de la Loire Sites culturels et monuments historiques A Saumur et dans sa région Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Park Preserving the built and natural heritage The Loire-Anjou-Touraine park covers the Loire Valley between Tours and Angers. It encloses a natural, cultural, and historic heritage that is as rich as it is varied. An approach to discovery of the park via canoe-kayak is certainly the most authentic. Everyone can try river-driven navigation, regardless of their level of skill! Cycling enthusiasts can follow the river’s path over more than 150 km of signposted and safe track between Tours and Angers, by following the Loire à Vélo route! The riverside towns and villages An extraordinary layout… The white stone which gives the towns and villages of the banks of the Loire their sparkle is known as tufa. It leaves its impression on the minds of those who fall for the river’s magnetism. When the strong architectural characteristics of the area are added to this, you’ll very soon understand that these towns have a unique charm! Set against a hillside or on a river, the Loire-based towns and villages – such as Saumur or Le Thoureil – welcome you with open arms for a gentle and elegant break. A natural, living landscape Mist, light and reflections on the Loire The Loire can be spectacular, comforting, wide and violent by turn. It is sprinkled with wooded islands and sandbanks, bordered by vast prairies on the right bank and punctuated by the outlines of hills on the left bank. Wild animal and vegetal species (some of which are exceptional for this latitude) populate the banks of the royal river. A majestic nature offers visitors a unique spectacle!