The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France's greatest array of château experiences. Marvel at sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who've lived in them for ...

The Loire Valley, two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s greatest array of chateau experiences. Wander through sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who’ve lived there for centuries ...

No doubt about it, the French nobility knew how to lead the good life. From the 12th Century on, they built sturdy fortress-castles in the verdant Loire Valley south of Paris, places such as Blois and ...

If the famed French writer Victor Hugo had visited the Château de Chambord today, it’s safe to say he would have been over-sharing it on Instagram. After travelling there for the first time, he wrote: ...

The valley is carpeted with fertile fields, crisscrossed by rivers and studded with hundreds of chateaux in all shapes and sizes. The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s ...

Despite the misadventures, cycling in the Loire Valley is thoroughly enjoyable. The easy riding and fairy-tale castles make this an ideal trip to take with older children and teens. CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE ...

Think of the French countryside, and you think of chateaux. They come in as many different styles as there are pastries in Paris, from medieval fortresses to fairytale castles, royal palaces to lovely ...

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