I can only imagine how beautiful the Loire Valley must be in winter, especially if it snows. However, the short days would be a deterrent. You have to spend a lot of time indoors. I didn’t realize the sun rises so late in the winter months. Beautiful picture of the Château de Chambord in the snow!
Rosemary Kneipp
December 5th, 2019 at 4:25 pm
Hi Anda, it wouldn’t have been that different when you were here in November! The day I took the photo of Chambord it had snowed here and all I could think of was taking photos of Chambord!
What a great winter destination idea, Rosemary ~ with fewer visitors and never so much snow that you cannot get around easily. Although now that I’ve seen your photo of Chambord, I wouldn’t mind being snowed upon to take one of my own. And is that a brown lamb I see, straining on a leash in front of the hot choco stand? What? He doesn’t like hot chocolate?
Rosemary Kneipp
December 5th, 2019 at 4:26 pm
Hi Melodie – in fact, it’s a goat!!!
Marion Silverthorne
December 5th, 2019 at 9:13 am
Rosemary, thank you for the wonderful article. I love visiting places off-season, traveling there by train and bus. Now the Loire chateaux and Christmas markets are on my list!
Rosemary Kneipp
December 5th, 2019 at 4:27 pm
Thank you for you positive input Marion! I hope to see you here some time and show you around!
So very tempting. Such a shame that we now have one son working in Austria and the other living with his young family on Prince Edward Island. New destinations overseas will be limited somewhat.
So very tempting. Such a shame that we now have one son working in Austria and the other living with his young family on Prince Edward Island. New destinations overseas will be limited somewhat.[Helen]
Rosemary Kneipp
January 6th, 2020 at 6:58 pm
Yes we have to follow our kids these days especially if there are grandchildren to enjoy!
David Price
November 6th, 2023 at 7:18 am
We’re travelling in January. Our preference is to go by train and shuttle however the shuttle from Blois station only appears to only operate to Nov 5th. Do we need to plan our visit by car?
Rosemary Kneipp
November 11th, 2023 at 3:38 am
Hi, there are local buses you can use instead but they are less convenient.
I can only imagine how beautiful the Loire Valley must be in winter, especially if it snows. However, the short days would be a deterrent. You have to spend a lot of time indoors. I didn’t realize the sun rises so late in the winter months. Beautiful picture of the Château de Chambord in the snow!
Hi Anda, it wouldn’t have been that different when you were here in November! The day I took the photo of Chambord it had snowed here and all I could think of was taking photos of Chambord!
What a great winter destination idea, Rosemary ~ with fewer visitors and never so much snow that you cannot get around easily. Although now that I’ve seen your photo of Chambord, I wouldn’t mind being snowed upon to take one of my own. And is that a brown lamb I see, straining on a leash in front of the hot choco stand? What? He doesn’t like hot chocolate?
Hi Melodie – in fact, it’s a goat!!!
Rosemary, thank you for the wonderful article. I love visiting places off-season, traveling there by train and bus. Now the Loire chateaux and Christmas markets are on my list!
Thank you for you positive input Marion! I hope to see you here some time and show you around!
Beautiful shots.
So very tempting. Such a shame that we now have one son working in Austria and the other living with his young family on Prince Edward Island. New destinations overseas will be limited somewhat.
So very tempting. Such a shame that we now have one son working in Austria and the other living with his young family on Prince Edward Island. New destinations overseas will be limited somewhat.[Helen]
Yes we have to follow our kids these days especially if there are grandchildren to enjoy!
We’re travelling in January. Our preference is to go by train and shuttle however the shuttle from Blois station only appears to only operate to Nov 5th. Do we need to plan our visit by car?
Hi, there are local buses you can use instead but they are less convenient.