Cheap flights to Centre-Val de Loire

Fairytale castles, vast vineyards and the majestic Loire: Centre-Val de Loire, right in the heart of France, is a region of history and culture. With flights to Centre-Val de Loire, you'll discover the very heart of French history — where kings and nobles built their magnificent palaces!

The Centre-Val de Loire Region

Centre-Val de Loire is also known as the 'Garden of France' and for good reason. The region is a green paradise crisscrossed by the longest river in the country. The castles along the Loire — the Châteaux de la Loire — are among the most famous attractions in all of France. Château de Chambord with its 440 rooms and the famous double helical staircase, possibly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, is the absolute highlight.

The capital Orléans is the city of Joan of Arc, who defeated the English here in 1429. Every year, her victory is celebrated with a grand festival. The city of Tours is the ideal starting point for castle tours and is known for its cosy Place Plumereau with half-timbered houses.

Tours and the surrounding area form the heart of the French Renaissance. Visit Château de Chenonceau, the elegant 'women's castle' built over the river Cher, or Château de Villandry with the most beautiful ornamental gardens in France. And don't forget to taste the local wines such as Vouvray, Sancerre and Chinon. Book your flights to Centre-Val de Loire at CheapTickets.nl!

Must-see's in Centre-Val de Loire

• Château de Chambord
  The largest and most impressive castle of the Loire Valley. The double helical staircase, possibly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, ensures you never meet each other on the stairs!

• Château de Chenonceau
  The elegant castle built like a bridge over the river Cher. Its beautiful gardens and rich history — it was inhabited by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici — make it one of the most romantic castles in France.

• Orléans
  The city of Joan of Arc. Visit the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and the imposing Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. In May, the liberation of the city is celebrated with a grand festival.

• Chartres
  The cathedral of Chartres (Cathédrale Notre-Dame) is one of the best-preserved Gothic cathedrals in the world, with original stained-glass windows from the 12th and 13th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Château de Villandry
  Famous for its three levels of beautifully designed ornamental gardens. The vegetable garden, ornamental garden and water garden are each a work of art.

Don't miss these events

• Fêtes de Jeanne d'Arc (May)
  In Orléans, the liberation by Joan of Arc in 1429 is celebrated every year with parades, medieval markets and spectacular shows.

• Festival de Loire (September, biennial)
  A grand maritime festival in Orléans with boats from around the world, performances and markets along the Loire.

• Les Fêtes Musicales de Touraine (July-August)
  Classical music concerts in the most unusual castles and churches of the Touraine.

Practical information

• Temperature: In summer around 25°C, in winter around 5°C.
• Time difference: no time difference with the UK.
• Currency: the Euro.
• Language: French.