Chateau de Villandry is the last of the grand chateaux built in the Loire Valley. A 12th-century fortress was razed -- only the keep remains -- to make way for the new structure built in1536.

Travel Cycling the Loire Valley, home to châteaux and chenin blanc Discover the highlights of this UNESCO-protected gem known as the cradle of French wine and cuisine Oct 24, 2017 719 words 3 minutes ...

With more than 700,000 visitors a year, the Château de Chambord is the biggest and most visited castle in the Loire Valley. Château de Chambord, 41250 Chambord, France.

It’s perhaps no surprise then that a vast swathe of the Loire Valley was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. That makes this year its 25th anniversary.

Its Loire Valley Family Biking package has two scheduled summer trips in 2012. 1-866-551-9090; butterfield.com Air France offers a daily flight to Paris from Toronto and daily flights from ...

In the wake of the thrilling men’s Tour de France finale on Sunday and the departure of the women’s Tour from Saumur today, ...

These days, the Loire Valley poses a challenge for its many visitors: how to choose among its castle thrills. The “Valley of a Thousand Châteaux” moniker may exaggerate the count, but the ...