last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introducing Central France
Location Map of Central France
Central France
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Overview
Key Facts
- Type of place: tourist region.
- Location: at the heart of the country, between the Paris region and Massif Central.
- Local time:
- Administrative regions: Centre-Val de Loire except for Burgundy, which is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
- Departments: Cher (18), Eure-et-Loir (28), Indre (36), Indre-et-Loire (37), Loir-et-Cher (41) and Loiret (45) for Centre-Val de Loire. Côte d'Or (21), Nièvre (58), Saône-et-Loire (71) and Yonne (89) for Burgundy.
- Main cities: Auxerre, Blois, Bourges, Chartres, Dijon, Nevers, Orléans, Tours...
- Population:
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- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
Tourism
This is the France of castles. The rather medieval ones of Burgundy around Auxerre, but above all the famous and magnificent Loire châteaux built in the purest Renaissance style. Whether they are world-renowned like Chambord, Chenonceau, or Azay-le-Rideau, or more "hidden gems" like many others, they alone justify a visit to the region.
Where to get information?
Departmental Tourism Committees
Travel Essentials
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- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays /
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