Welcome to the Val de Loire WHAT TO SEE AND ENJOY IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS: CASTLES, GARDENS, WINERIES, VILLAGES, AND FOOD… The village of Montsoreau From the Farm to your table From the Vineyards to Your Glass Some (only) of the 3000 chateaux of the Loire Region The Chateau of Villandry and its wonderful gardens. Abbey of Fontevraud. Gisants of Alienor d’Aquitaine, Henry II Plantagenet, Richard Lion Hearth and Isabelle d’Angouleme. Some “bubbly” wineries from Saumur. Wineries of Chinon, Bourgeuil, Saint Nicolas, Vouvray, Montlouis, Coteaux du Layon, Saumur-Champigny