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.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...