Centre-Val de Loire, in north-central France, is often called the "Garden of France" for its fertile Loire Valley, dotted with Renaissance châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceau. Tours, a key city, bridges history and modernity, while Orléans recalls Joan of Arc’s legacy. The region is a wine lover’s paradise, producing crisp whites like Sancerre and reds from Chinon. Its gentle landscapes, historic towns, and cultural heritage make it a quintessential slice of French refinement.