Now that the European Union is opening up to vaccinated travelers, it’s time to make up for lost time. And while busy cities still make some of us skittish, countryside destinations have never been ...

Explore elegant Cabernet Francs, versatile Chenin Blancs, and historic castles tucked away within France’s most underrated, ...

The Chateau de Saumur on the Vienne River houses a museum dedicated to equestrian tradition as well as a dungeon and a watchtower. Photo Credit: Felicity Long Years ago, before a mortgage and kids, my ...

Of the main grape growing regions in France the Loire Valley is one of the least well-known. With the exception of the ...

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The Chateau de Chambord, one of the largest chateaus in the Loire Valley, is a must-see for first-time visitors. Photo Credit: D Darrault/CRT Centre VdL For Francophiles, the thought of picking a ...

Rethinking what the region’s travel should be has meant expanding the focus from fairy tale castle crawls to experiences anchored more firmly in nature, food and the arts. By Lindsey Tramuta On my ...

The Loire, France’s last wild river, has long resisted modern navigation. With its shifting sandbanks and unpredictable water level, it was deemed unnavigable by modern ships. Until the MS Loire ...