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 ...

The Loire River, the country's longest, winds roughly 630 miles through central and western France. A 100-mile stretch about two hours southwest of Paris is the biggest tourist draw. Lined with ...

The Loire Valley is known as the “Garden of France,” and for good reason, too. With over 300 castles dotting its rolling landscape, the region is layered with history as well as natural beauty.Once ...

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.

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 ...

The cultural landscape of the Loire Valley (France) has launched a new promotion and interpretation tool: a geo localized application for Smartphones on the landscape of the Loire valley: "The Loire ...

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 ...