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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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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 Gothic-style chateau in the heart of France’s Loire Valley hit the market last month for €26.3 million (US$30.8 million).

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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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 ...