Our region

The Centre-Val de Loire region is kind to its inhabitants and welcoming to its visitors. Its exceptional natural and cultural heritage has led to increasing visitor numbers year on year.
Berry, Touraine and Orleans, historic birthplaces of the Kings of France, the Loire valley, with its world heritage status, as well as its Unesco classified chateaux, and the cathedrals of Chartres and Bourges are all jewels in our crown.

Our outstanding Natural Regional Parks, the diversity and beauty of our landscapes, a remarkably preserved environment and biodiversity, all contribute to the renowned quality of life here, strengthened by a rich gastronomic culture. The symbiotic relationship between nature and culture can be seen here to a degree of excellence, there is a veritable profusion of remarkable sights to be enjoyed.