According to an article on the Expatica France website, the castles of the Loire Valley will take holidaymakers back to the Renaissance period.
Walking through well-kept parks and along the river banks also allows them to stroll back to a time long ago.
"Birds still make their nests on the Loire's sand banks and France's longest river has never been straightened or canalised," the article states.
A Loire Valley boating holiday could provide families with the perfect opportunity to explore this culturally-rich and historic region.
Highlights of a cruise in the Loire Valley could include a visit to the medieval hilltop town of Sancerre and a trip to the Maison des Sancerre, where they can learn about the region's vineyards and famous wines.
Boating holidays in the Loire Valley are available from the cruise bases at Decize, Chatillon-sur-Loire and Migennes.
