If I had to choose one word to sum up the Loire Valley’s Chateau de Chenonceau, it would be “elegant.” In June, I led a tour of France’s most beautiful gardens and chateaus. Of all of the places we ...

The Loire Valley, two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s greatest array of chateau experiences. Wander through sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who’ve lived there for centuries ...

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 ...

CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE, France - There are hundreds of miles of bike trails through the chateaux towns of the Loire Valley - and that's what tripped us up. We'd been trying to cycle the 17 miles from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laurie Werner is a New York-based writer covering travel and food. The transformation was a seamless one overseen by noted French ...

Château de Chenonceau, designed by women, has a striking setting and dramatic history. ROBYN STENCIL The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s greatest array of château ...

Discover the highlights of this UNESCO-protected gem known as the cradle of French wine and cuisine Why does the Loire River valley, or Val de Loire, seem untouched? Because much of it is untouched: ...

It`s not often there`s a new travel story to be written about the chateaux of the Loire. But then it`s not often there`s a new chateau to be visited there. The Chateau de Menars, the graceful home ...

CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE, France — There are hundreds of miles of bike trails through the chateaux towns of the Loire Valley — and that’s what tripped us up. We’d been trying to cycle the 17 miles from ...