Travelling from Ireland or Scotland

Ryanair operates cheap flights from airports in Ireland and Scotland to London Stanstead.

From there, daily flights operate to the Loire region airports of Tours and Poitiers.

Both airports are approximately 1 hour's drive to La Vieille Ferme. Car hire is available at the airports.

Irish airports with services operated by Ryanair:

To London Stanstead from:
Dublin (also to London Gatwick and Luton)
Cork
Kerry
Shannon
Knock
Derry

To Paris from:
Dublin
Shannon

Scotish airports with services operated by Ryanair:

To London Stanstead from:
Glasgow

To Paris from:
Glasgow

There is also the option of flying to Paris and then taking the high speed train (TGV) to Tours. Avis operate car hire from both railway stations at Tours.

Alternatively, you can fly with other airlines to cities in France where car hire can easily be obtained for onward travel to the Loire region.

Please also see our Ferries, Flights and Fly-Drive page.

Budget offer car hire from Tours and Poitiers airport.

Hertz offer car hire from Tours centre and Poitiers airport.