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7.  The Oriental Park of Maulévrier, Pays de la Loire

In springtime, the blooming cherry trees here change this 72-acre park’s pathways into a wonderful white carpet. Here you’ll see azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons mingling with Japanese maples and additional Chinese larches. You might forget you’re in the Loire Valley because it is reportedly “the most significant Japanese garden” in all of Europe.

8.  Le Clos Lucé, Centre-Val de Loire

This is where the great Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life. The leaders of both France and Italy have led the way in establishing this elegant home to honor da Vinci. Made of stone and brick, the house is ensconced within large grounds. The ground floor studio was specifically reconstructed so guests can easily imagine the artist at work.

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