Welcome to the enchanting Loire Valley, often referred to as the “Garden of France”! In this video, we’ll explore the stunning landscapes, historic castles, and world-class vineyards that ...

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.

Stepping into the dimly-lit, barrel-studded wine cave at the Chateau Gaudrelle, an estate just outside the city of Tours, the ...

The Loire Valley is a UNESCO Heritage-protected region, and drew in 9 million yearly visitors to its cultural sites before the pandemic. Joann Pai for The New York Times ...

Much of the Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and all along the trail you stick closely to France’s last great wild river, with its sandy banks and islands, vine-covered slopes ...

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.

It was in July 2022 that Cantrell journeyed to France to sign a “sister city” agreement with the mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, a chic resort town near Nice on the French Riviera.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Local leaders recognized Fresno's Sister City on Thursday at City Hall. The mayor of Chateauroux, France, toured Downtown Fresno and met with city officials this week.

Except that, being in the Loire Valley — France’s land of castles — Cheverny has the added bonus of boasting a fully restored château where you'll find a handful of guestrooms, a spa and a ...

Loire Valley, France Chez Leonardo DaVinci's artwork projected in a room at the Château du Clos Lucé museum. Courtesy Eric Sander—Château du Clos Lucé, Parc Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise ...