The Loire Valley is the largest area in France ever included in Unesco's list of World Heritage sites as a cultural, living landscape. It has been listed since November 2000. The area is 280 km in length and extends over 800 km2 from Sully-sur-Loire in the "Centre" region to Chalonnes-sur-Loire in the Pays de la Loire region. In fact, it covers 2 regions, 4 "counties", 6 cities, 11 rural districts, 1 regional country park and 160 towns and villages - with a total population of 1.2 million.
Discovery tours of the Maison de la Loire visitors' centre
The aim of the visitors' centre is to provide information about the environmental, historic and human heritage of the Loire Valley, to preserve and promote all that it has to offer. Throughout the year, the team organise seven different events in the magnificent natural surroundings or in the laboratory. This is also a resources centre, a museum, and a venue used for a number of interesting exhibitions. Special events: available all year. Advanced booking required (rate and programme on request
La Ligérienne de Navigation à Rochecorbon on the Saint- Martin-de-Tours. A sightseeing cruise along the River Loire Tel.: (0) 247 52 68 88 - email : contact@naviloire.com More information : www.naviloire.com
The river barge at Chenonceau
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The Bélandre and La Gabare in Chisseaux. Cruise beneath the arches of the Château de Chenonceau on a traditional river barge or on a river cruiser with lunch or dinner. Tel.: (0) 247 23 98 64 – E-mail: labelandre@wanadoo.fr www.labelandre.com
The Léonard de Vinci in Montrichard Tel.: (0) 254 75 41 53 - E-mail: ldv.bateau@wanadoo.fr
The Loire Valley, a World Heritage area 
