A guide to the towns of the Loire Valley. Saturday 07 October 2006 00:00 BST. ... the city of Charles VIII and François 1er has got over any monarchical complexes to become a lively riverside town.

The Loire Valley is an outstanding cultural landscape of great beauty, containing historic towns and villages, great architectural monuments (the châteaux), and cultivated lands formed by many ...

Welcome to the enchanting Loire Valley, often referred to as the “Garden of France”! In this video, we’ll explore the stunning landscapes, historic castles, and world-class vineyards that ...

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.

The town is also a 20-minute drive from the Château de Chambord, the largest and one of the most visited castles in the valley, featuring a famous double-helix staircase and Renaissance architecture.

Next, let’s unravel the unique allure of Cabernet Franc, a personal favorite. Chinon, a quaint medieval town nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, is where history and viticulture intertwine ...

The highlight of our summer trip to the Loire Valley in France was seeing the Chateau de Chenonceaux, about 18 miles from Tours. The picturesque chateau sits astride the River Cher, bracketed by ...