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Take a winter break in Vendôme, as quintessence of culture and gastronomy in Loir-et-Cher

The Loir river takes a huge part of the city.. Just after our focus on the delicious production of wines...

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From Chinon, Pouilly-Fumé and Côteaux-du-Vendômois, get in touch with a selection of wines from the Loire Valley

We also find a huge variety of quality wines in the core of the Loire Valley, extending on an exceptional...

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Take a winter break in Vendôme, as quintessence of culture and gastronomy in Loir-et-Cher

From Chinon, Pouilly-Fumé and Côteaux-du-Vendômois, get in touch with a selection of wines from the Loire Valley

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

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