One of the grandest of all is Le Château d’Artigny, the ambitious dream of perfume magnate François Coty, constructed in the 20th century to rival the extravagance of castles from a bygone era.

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 has always held a certain allure for me—a place where kings built their lives and their legacies. It’s a region of majestic chateaux and manicured gardens, of grandeur and opulence.

In this vintage film, a couple invites a friend to join them on a three-day excursion to the Loire Valley to visit various châteaux. They prepare for the trip, discussing what to bring and the weather ...

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 ...

If the famed French writer Victor Hugo had visited the Château de Chambord today, it’s safe to say he would have been over-sharing it on Instagram. After travelling there for the first time, he wrote: ...

Google has signed up with 18 Loire Valley chateaux to create virtual tours of the former royal dwellings, the Internet giant's Cultural Institute said Tuesday. "Not everyone is fortunate enough to be ...

Think of the French countryside, and you think of chateaux. They come in as many different styles as there are pastries in Paris, from medieval fortresses to fairytale castles, royal palaces to lovely ...

With more than 3.3 million visitors per year, the group of 42 chateaux that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Loire Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France outside ...

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