Loire River, France

Royal châteaux, vineyard vistas, storybook river towns

A scenic view of the Loire River in Saumur, France. The Pont Cessart (Cessart Bridge), a long, historic masonry arched bridge, stretches across the wide, shallow river. In the background, the town of Saumur is visible, with the prominent white structure of the Château de Saumur rising above the buildings on the riverbank.