Richelieu Centre -Val -de -Loire
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Richelieu is a town in the Indre-et-Loire
department in central France. It lies south of Chinon and west
of Sainte-Maure de Touraine and is surrounded by mostly agricultural
land. The village was a 17th century model "new town",
a walled town created by Cardinal Richelieu with streets running
in parallel and at right angles. It is said to be the model on
which New York and most other American cities were constructed.
Within its walls he included the modest home of his childhood,
the château de Richelieu, surrounded by an ornamental moat
and large imposing walls enclosing a series of entrance courts
towards the town and, on the opposite side, grand axially-planned
formal vista gardens of parterres and gravel walks. Richelieu's
chateau is long gone but the chateau gardens, owned by Paris
University, are a delight, containing unusual plants and trees
from across the world. |
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Places to visit in Centre -Val
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The lush valley of the Loire is rich
in history and architecture. It is renowned for its sumptuous
chateux, sophisticated cities, beautiful landscape and delicious
food and wine. The magnificent Renaissance chateaux of Chambord
and Chenonceau and the historic towns of Amboise, Blois, Saumur
and Beaugency lie along the banks of the river. Tours is the
natural visitors capital with its culture and fine cuisine. The
chateau trail along the Loire valley embraces the Renaissance
gardens of Villandry and the fairytale turrets of Azay-le-Rideau.
Wine tours focus on Bourgueil, Chinon, Muscadet and Vouvray. |
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Where is Richelieu? |
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Richelieu is about 607 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Richelieu is about 345 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Richelieu is about 322 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Richelieu
Centre -Val -de -Loire
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La Berneterie
RICHELIEU
CENTRE
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 Sleeps 5. This
renovated farm house (90 m2), on a connecting road, is situated
in the Loire region, ideally for holiday makers choosing for
a cultural and active holiday. From this spot you can visit the
magnificent castles in the locality. |
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