If I had to choose one word to sum up the Loire Valley’s Chateau de Chenonceau, it would be “elegant.” In June, I led a tour of France’s most beautiful gardens and chateaus. Of all of the ...

Steven Brunot / Special to The Plain DealerKing Henri II gave the Chateau de Chenonceau, built over the Cher River in France's Loire Valley, to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, in 1547. Kicked out ...

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

Chenonceau, a 15th-century Renaissance palace, is considered the toast of the Loire Valley. Several powerful women had a hand in its design, creating a magnificent chateau that was the local ...

Great Escapes: France’s Enchanting Loire Valley By Geoff Nudelman Oct. 25, 2019 4:53 pm ET ...

The Loire Valley is bike-friendly. La Loire a Velo, for example, offers tours suitable for first-timers, families and experts. For a panoramic view of the region, book a hot-air balloon ride.

By NewsdeskDec 8, 2021 1:07pm Loire Valley Christmas Chenonceau Château de Chambord ...

Chateau de Falloux, a beautifully restored neo-gothic chateau in France’s Loire Valley, heads to auction on Thursday. Listing agent Tony Wells said that the interest the property—previously ...

Chateau de Falloux, a beautifully restored neo-gothic chateau in France’s Loire Valley, heads to auction on Thursday. Listing agent Tony Wells said that the interest the property—previously ...