Planning a vacation in France's Loire Valley? This is the ultimate guide to taking a one week road trip in the Loire Valley. I give you must know tips for visiting the Loire. If you have extra time in France, I also give you tips for extending your stay in France's Brittany or Normandy regions. The UNESCO-listed Loire Valley is full of aristocratic pomp and architectural grandeur. The Loire is studded with fairytale chateaux that are among France's most famous landmarks and destinations.