<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p>Discover the freedom of open roads with<b> </b><b><i>Lonely Planet</i></b><b> <i>Chateaux of the Loire Valley</i> </b><b><i>Road Trips</i></b><b>,</b> your passport to uniquely encountering Loire Valley and Burgundy by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, see famous chateaux, wines and medieval architecture, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet</i> <i>Chateaux of the Loire Valley Road Trips</i>:</b></p><ul><li><b>Lavish colour </b>and gorgeous photography<b> </b>throughout </li><li><b>Itineraries and planning advice</b> to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests</li><li><b>Get around easily</b> - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Useful features</b> - including <b>Detours, Walking Tours </b>and<b> Link Your Trip</b></li><li><b>Covers</b> Loire Valley, Burgundy, Route des Grands Crus, Chinon and more </li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet</i></b> <b><i>Chateaux of the Loire Valley</i></b><b><i>Road Trips</i></b> is perfect for exploring Loire Valley and Burgundy<i></i>via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. </p><ul><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? <b><i>Lonely Planet France's Best Trips </i></b>covers road trip itineraries for the whole country, <b><i>Lonely Planet</i></b><b><i>France</i></b>, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems, or check out<b><i>Discover </i></b><b><i>France</i></b><b><i>,</i></b> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.</li><li>Also looking for a guide focused Paris? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet </i></b><b><i>Paris</i></b><b></b>for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, or <b><i>Pocket </i></b><b><i>Paris</i></b><b><i>,</i></b> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.</li></ul><p><b>There's More in Store for You:</b> </p><ul><li>See more of Europe's picturesque country sides and have a richer, more authentic experience by exploring Europe by car with Lonely Planet's<b><i>Road Trips</i></b> guides to <b>Normandy &amp; D-Day Beaches</b> and<b> Provence &amp; Southeast France</b> or Lonely Planet's<b><i>Best Trips</i></b> guides to <b>France,</b> <b>Italy</b> and<b> Ireland</b><b>.</b></li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>