![The banks of the Loire](https://www.vinsvaldeloire.fr/sites/default/files/fleuve-vinsvaldeloire_2_0.jpg)
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The Loire Valley is the 3rd largest appellation region in France, comprising a total of 51 appellations and 4 IGP. The area between Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine et Loire) and Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret) has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status – one of only ten European winegrowing regions distinguished in this way.
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Sources : INTERLOIRE & BIVC