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 ...

Three years ago, when Mark Goff and Phillip Engel had their first viewing of Château Avensac in the south of France, only one thing prevented the California couple from putting in an offer: Was it old ...

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 ...