Countryside destinations have never been more appealing. In the Loire River Valley, the main activities are touring airy old châteaux and magnificent modern gardens, tasting wine in the middle of ...

From an escape to nature in the Loire Valley to an immersive experience in wine country, these hotels are some of the finest the French countryside has to offer.

The scenic Loire footpath, also known as the GR3®, covers over 800 miles of paths through the countryside, stretching from Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc to the Atlantic Ocean in La Baule.

Benedictine abbeys first of all, then medieval fortresses, they were transformed during the Renaissance into country houses for recreation and pleasure, with gardens and vistas open to the countryside ...

Ms. Tourbier, who also co-runs Les Sources de Caudalie, a spa-hotel in the Bordeaux countryside, said she hoped to incite Loire Valley travelers to make more than a quick stopover.

Of the world's great river valleys, one is especially associated with living well. The Loire River runs for hundreds of miles through a region known as Le Jardin de la France (France's Garden), a ...

The newly restored château de Môh captures the languorous luxury of the French countryside. It is lunchtime on a bitterly cold January day when I arrive at Château de Môh. Within moments of ...

The Loire Valley region of France has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 20 ... including scenic trails along the river, countryside, stops at châteaux, vineyards, ...