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 ...

Ever dreamt of visiting a majestic château in France’s world-famous Loire Valley but can’t afford it? Well, now you can. New technology has made it possible for everyone with a laptop to take a ...

Tucked in the Loire-et-Cher in France, Repère Sauvage sits on the grounds of Fort Girard, once the stronghold of César de ...

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 ...

The Loire Valley in France is famous for its white limestone châteaux, unparalleled goat cheese, and some of the finest wine in the world. From refreshing rosés to honeyed chenin blancs and jammy ...

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.

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux. Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux. Home-basing ...

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If ever there was a waterway deserving to be cruised it's the Loire, France's river of kings. The country's longest at 1,014km, it is renowned for its Renaissance châteaux, wine, gentle climate and ...

The unusually high levels of tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen released from nuclear reactors, was found in January 2019 in the waters at Saumur, a city of about 27,000 inhabitants on the ...