Once the playground of French royalty and nobility, the Loire Valley follows the course of France s longest river through the ancient regions of Orléanais, Blésois, Touraine and Anjou, winding ...

When you travel to the Loire, not only can you tour some of the world's most beautiful chateaux, you can stay in some of them too.

Bicycles are an ideal way to explore the beautiful countryside of the Loire Valley. ... Meung-sur-Loire, Chambord, Cheverny, Beauregard, Blois, Chenonceau, Tours, Villandry, ...

Known for its wine production and some of the most beautiful and historic chateaux in the world, the Loire Valley in central France is a must-see destination for any traveler. One of the best ways to ...

Many of the Loire Valley's grandest and most iconic monuments are easily accessible by bike. Steves especially recommends ...

Known as ‘The Garden of France’, the Loire Valley has been settled since the Palaeolithic era, over 50,000 years ago – and it’s easy to see why. ... Maison de la Magie, Blois.

When travelers ask me where to stay in the Loire Valley, I tell them Amboise is the best home base for first-timers. It offers handy access to important châteaux such as Chenonceau, Blois ...