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The Loire Valley known as "the Garden of France" is a fertile place where a rich farmland stretches on both sides of the enchanting Loire river. The region became the favourite res...

Everyone knows that French cooking is one of the best in the world if not the best. With more than 365 cheeses, thousands of different wine producers, foie gras, sea food, fishes a...

The Loire Valley wine region is situated south west of Paris typically a little over two hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is an area b...

France's Loire River flows through the Touraine region for almost 100 kilometres dotted with many amazing French chateau open to the public and a wonderful location for a vacation....

Most people are aware of the general rule that white wines should not be aged. For example most Californian wines are meant to be consumed without delay and should never ever be ag...

A luxury castle vacation awaits you in the Loire Valley in France Certainly the main attractions of the Loire are romance, history and architecture. The renaissance chateaux bui...

What child reading about fairytale castles in Europe doesn't dream of being a handsome prince or beautiful princess, living a life of romantic luxury, and being waited on hand and ...

A fairytale wine-tasting adventure awaits the wine lover touring the Loire Valley as wine-tasting can be enjoyed along with visits to many spectacular historic chateaux sprinkled t...

The gardens at Chateau Villandry are an absolute delight. They are lovingly and enthusiastically tended by the curator of the chateau and great-grandson of Dr Joachim Carvallo who ...

The Loire Valley is a superb delight for garden enthusiasts. Not only can you ogle at the spectacular castles and sample fine French cuisine and great Loire valley wine, tourists c...

It is impossible even for the most jaded globetrotter not to be gob-smacked by the flamboyant architectural display of egos that has made this region the playground of French royal...

Today, the Loire Valley lures visitors to explore the splendid French countryside with its historic chateaux and to taste some of the best food and wines in the world. You too can ...

During the renaissance, The Loire Valley became the favourite residence of French kings who entertained in lavish style while enjoying the incredible beauty of the landscape. The c...

All of the motorways throughout France are a fast efficient way to travel and once you are on them they are easy to navigate. They are usually expensive and the locals prefer to av...

In 2000, the central part of the Loire Valley was named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural landscape and historic towns and villages. France in 2005 suffering from a min...

Chateau du Clos Luce is where Leonard de Vinci spent the last three years of his life. In 1516 King Francois I invited Leonardo da Vinci to France and he bestowed on him an annual ...

Famous for its sumptuous castles, the relics of royal days gone by, the glorious Loire Valley is rich in both history and architecture. Like the river Loire, this huge area runs th...

One thing that every person should do whilst holidaying in the Loire Valley visiting the spectacular historic castles is to take the time to go on a hot air balloon ride. Although ...

France, the size of Texas, is the largest country in Western Europe. Its geographical and cultural diversity is a tourism magnet that calls to be explored time and time again. The ...

The kings and queens of France, seduced by the mild climate and the game-filled oak forests erected their sumptuous homes here in the Loire Valley. They surrounded themselves with ...

The Loire Valley in France is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical chateaux to see, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to...

The Loire Valley has France's largest selection of fifteenth and 16th century chateaux. With 50 to 60 "must see" chateaux dotted on both sides of a 100-mile sweep of the Loire Rive...

The Loire Valley of France is famous for its many romantic chateaux and its wines. Here are five excellent venues to be found east of the city of Tours. They are in relativ...

Envisage a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike routes that gently sluice through a fertile river valley irrigating some of the world's finest acclaimed vineyards. Picture m...

Loire Valley chateaux are full of amazing tales. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was twelve and he took a mistress aged 32.' The image of the chateaux of thi...

Chateau de Chambord was commissioned in 1510 by the young King Francois definitely an egomaniac when he was only 25 years of age, to help establish his power. He was not content wi...

The image of the chateaux of this region may be all tapestries, towers and topiary and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery an...

The Loire Valley is a splendid region awarded world heritage listing because of its amazing chateaux. The kings and queens of France, seduced by the mild climate and the game-fi...

The Loire Valley wine area is situated south west of Paris typically a little over two hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region bl...

Traditions hotels may be great for some but not all travellers. If you are looking for a quaint or more intimate rural kind of experience, a bed and breakfast option might be perf...

The Loire Valley in France is a splendid area awarded world heritage status because of its amazing chateaux. The kings and queens of France, seduced by the mild climate and the gam...

France's Loire Valley has the grandest selection of 15th and sixteenth century castles. With fifty to sixty "must see" castles sprinkled on both sides of a 100-mile stretch of the ...

Renowned for its sumptuous chateaux, the relics of royal days gone by, the glorious valley of the Loire is rich in both history and architecture. Like the river Loire, this vast re...

The Loire Valley is the "country of a thousand castles". The kings of France seduced by the temperate climate and the game-filled forests built their sumptuous homes here in the Lo...

The Loire Valley is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical chateaux to visit, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to visit ...

For lovers of fine wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to find a better setting than the exquisite famous fertile valley of the Loire River; a region seepe...

The Loire Valley is a truly spectacular destination for a family vacation. There are many historical chateaux to visit, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to ...