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 ...

The Loire Valley, two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s greatest array of chateau experiences. Wander through sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who’ve lived there for centuries ...

No doubt about it, the French nobility knew how to lead the good life. From the 12th Century on, they built sturdy fortress-castles in the verdant Loire Valley south of Paris, places such as Blois and ...

We also strain our eyes over the wider Chambord domain, which sprawls 5540ha and is surrounded by a 32km wall, making it ...

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 ...

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In my line of work, you get to see a lot of hotels; possibly a hundred or more. And Les Grotteaux has effortlessly zoomed into my top 10 for France. It's one of those special places where the owners ...

A nest crafted from vines and rose bushes makes for an effective outdoor dining setting, I discovered, while eating in the “secret garden” that sits in the courtyard of Chateau du Rivau. The last ...

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 valued for ...

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