The River Loire

The Loire is located in France, and is the countries longest river, draining more than 20% of its land area. The Loire flows 634 miles from the Cevennes region to the Atlantic at st. Nazaire. Six regions in France have been named after the Loire whose river banks in the Loire valley support many

vineyards along its route. The Loire is

the world's 171st longest river. The Loire Valley

along the Loire River is also referred to as

the Garden of France because of its beauty

and abundant orchards, vineyards, and

agriculture .The Loire Valley is located in the

middle section of the Loire. Major towns and

cities that the Loire flows through include

Roanne, Nevers, Orleans, Tours to Nantes,

Map

These are

pictures

of the

Loire

Saint

-Nazaire, Ancenis, Samur,

Tours, Amboise, Blois, Gien, Briare, Sancerre and

Feurs.