From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never ...

A trip to France is not complete without a visit to the Loire Valley, the fertile playground of 16th- and 17th-century monarchs, overflowing with châteaux rising ...

Known as the Cradle of the French, the Loire Valley is a land of fairy tale castles, royal residences and incredible Renaissance architecture. This historic region is home to about 300 magnificent ...

by Rick Steves, January 24, 2023 | The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France's greatest array of château experiences. Here's everything you need to know.

Expert event marketer Laurie Sharp found herself trotting through the Loire Valley in France in June, riding from castle to ...

Admission: €11/£9.15 Villandry There are many lovely gardens in the Loire Valley which, by and large, I'm happy to leave to the green-fingered. But Villandry, by the River Cher, is something else.

The Loire Valley châteaux are a bit like buses: you wait ages for one to come along, then suddenly five show up together. There’s no doubt that the region is a great spot for castle-hopping but ...

In the wake of the thrilling men’s Tour de France finale on Sunday and the departure of the women’s Tour from Saumur today, ...