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 ...

The Loire Valley in France is famous for its white limestone ... Gratien & Meyer also offers guided tours of its cellar five times a day from April until the end of September.

Chateau de Chenonceau is a French castle, spanning the River Cher, near Chenonceaux, Loire Valley. To visit the ... The longest river in France with a length of 1,006km, the Loire weaves its ...

From the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris to the stunning lavender fields of Provence and the majestic castles of the Loire Valley, France offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.

The double-spiral staircase is one of the highlights of Chambord (Sophie Lloyd) This is the symbol of the Renaissance, certainly in the Loire Valley, and it’s simply magnificent. The design ...

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 ...

Named for the river that runs through it, which incidentally is France’s longest river, the Loire Valley is home to much more than medieval chateaus and grand royal estates. Its fertile land ...

The Loire Valley is known as "the Garden of France". But the garden is withering. France's worst drought since records began has turned lush vegetation into arid fields of brown crops, shrivelling ...

The political and social history of France and Western Europe in the Middle Ages as well as during the Renaissance, the period when the Loire Valley was a seat of royal power, is illustrated by the ...