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 ...

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: ...

Promising delectable cuisine, breathtaking views and spectacular architecture drenched in history, the 'Land of Chateaux' in ...

Spanning more than 174 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the middle of the country, France’s Loire Valley is a stunning example of choose-your-own-adventure travel that starts just an hour from Paris.

Q: I am thinking of going on a cycling trip in the Loire Valley in France with a major U.S. active vacation company this August. A friend has advised me not to go in August, as many Europeans are on ...

The bucolic retreat known for its artist-designed, forest-enshrouded lodges is making gastronomy an even greater part of the experience it provides. One of Loire Valley Lodges' contemporary forest ...

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 ...

The Chateau de Saumur on the Vienne River houses a museum dedicated to equestrian tradition as well as a dungeon and a watchtower. Photo Credit: Felicity Long Years ago, before a mortgage and kids, my ...