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 region of France has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 20 years. It is home to more than 3,000 miles of cycling routes, including scenic trails along the ...

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With more than 3.3 million visitors per year, the group of 42 chateaux that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Loire Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France outside ...

More than just a hotel, this place is on a mission to reinvent the concept of (re-)connecting with nature. Loire Valley Lodges is owner Anne-Caroline Frey's "perfect’ hotel, shaped using the best bits ...

Most think of Leonardo da Vinci as being geographically tied to Italy, and for good reason. The visionary artist and scientist spent the majority of his life there. He was born in Vinci, Italy, in ...

Reporting from OrlÉans, France — “Follow me,” I said to my fiancé, Carlos, as we hopped on our rental bikes in Orléans, just one hour south of Paris on the high-speed Train à Grande Vitesse.

Tourists visit the Villandry Castle in Loire Valley, France, April 27, 2024. The chateaux of the Loire Valley are part of the architectural heritage of the historic towns of Amboise, Angers, Blois, ...

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 ...