The most exciting way to get from Orleans to Angers would be to take a boat on the Loire. Unfortunately the river is very hard to navigate, so you can forget about it unless you would want to go by canoe.

The A10 is the major route. It is a peage highway, so you have to pay to use it, but is is in excellent condition. There are smaller roads along the river banks and you can use them but it will take quite a bit longer, especially between Blois and Orleans where there are lots of small towns and traffic is heavy. From Blois to Amboise the roads are much more quiet. Taking the small roads also allows you to appreciate the beauty of the countryside. We can guarantee you you will pass a few chateaux which are not in our guide but which are nice to visit, more so because you found them yourself.

There are also regular trains between major cities. Orleans, Blois and Tours are well connected.