Saint Valentine…. in the Village of Love, France

Is not the most beautiful autograph of love !!! A Chinese proverb verifies this: Kiss is a salt water, you drink and your thirst increases. Especially if you are in the perfect spot for this Saint Valentine to enjoy 'salt water'! In fact more than salty this journey we will suggest will look very sweet, very captivating, very romantic. Which country in the world is more affiliated than France with romance! Today we will move 270 km south of Paris, to the "Village of Love" called Shen Valentin. The idea of ​​transforming this village into a pilgrimage place for lovers was born in 1960, by a mayor where his initiative was built 'The Garden of Lovers' and then started an annual festival about Valentine's Day.

The little Saint Valentin village, located in the Indre Department of France, has for years been embracing the heart of his "day of adash" and every year on February 14, 280 village residents open their doors and hearts to romantic pilgrims from around the world . The festival takes place from February 12 to 14, during which the village of love is multiplied by romantic partners who have decided to crown their love in the Garden of Love. During these days, the letters of love that visitors have started long ago to the Shen Valentine's Office are distributed. The Valentine's Post Office offers a specially designed stamp featuring two linked hearts to symbolize the union of two loving people.

The whole village is decorated with red trinkets, every street is lovingly dressed! There is a special market that opens during the festival, where besides the flowers, there will sweeten your girlfriend with a heart-shaped chocolate made directly by the specialists who make a chocolate mini-fry on the street. One of the most fascinating rites of St. Valentine's Day in St. Valentine's Day (the only one in France that is named after the patron saint of the patron saint of love) is the planting of the Heart Tree. 

There is a park of 4 hectares each year every couple of lovers plant a tree with their own name engraved in it as a sign of eternal love. Activities during the Valentine's Day are numerous, they last in some local bars until midnight on midnight, with music and romantic evening for melancholic. During free hours you should not miss the chance to fall in love with the surrounding area.

Saint Valentin is located on the southern tip of the Loire Valley, known as the "Garden of France", and is said to have the best vineyards that are contemplated by castles and ancient historical monuments. Plenty of 8 villages in Loire are among the "100 most beautiful villages in France." Of the 800 castles of the region 134 are open to tourists throughout the year including the most spectacular Château du Clos Luce, the castle where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last days of his life. Shen Valentin together with the surrounding villages has more than 200 perfect picnic parks, 30 golf courses, 115 m2 lakes, 155 m2 of the snowy area and the name of the region (Loire) and more than 75 water sports centers. But where can you be accommodated during the Valentine's Weekend if you choose the Village of the Beloved! We suggest La Cognette, a small three-star hotel just 7 km from Shen Valentin village. 

The hotel offers special packages for the 'weekend of love', the price of which starts from 140 euros. After arrival, the tourists awaits a shamrock bottle and a luxurious room specially designed for a couple at the peak of their enthusiasm. For those who are late to think of a trip to Shen Valentin on February 14, the Village of Love welcomes you on August 9 when the celebration of Shen Amour is held.