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.

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 ...

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.

Set on 80 bucolic acres in the Loire Valley, the château offers an onsite restaurant, ... If you venture into the nearby town of Le Mans, you’ll find some great local spots to eat.

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 ...

Travelers looking for a shorter ride through the Loire Chateaux can take Indre à Vélo, a 124-mile bike route that connects the Berry province with the town of Azay-le-Rideau, including serene ...

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.