Hotels in Indre-et-Loire, France

Indre-et-Loire sits in the heart of the Loire Valley, with a temperate climate that brings mild winters (around 40°F/4°C) and warm summers (about 77°F/25°C). This region is world-famous for its Renaissance châteaux-like Chenonceau spanning the Cher River and Villandry's geometric gardens-and for producing crisp Vouvray and Chinon wines. Spring (April-June) is perfect for cycling through vineyards and picnicking at Château d'Ussé, while autumn (September-October) offers wine harvest tours and fewer tourists at Château de Langeais. In summer, you can canoe on the Loire River, and in winter, warm up by tasting wine in Tours' cave cellars.