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The French Renaissance in the Loire Valley
2019 sees a major celebration of the French Renaissance heritage in the Loire Valley and the Centre-Val de Loire region. We look at what sparked …
What to see and do in Amboise, Loire Valley
Amboise has wow factor by the bucket load. It’s not just the fact that there is a magnificent castle with centuries of history witnessed within …
The Chateau d’Anet Loire Valley
The Chateau d’Anet, in the town of Anet, in the Centre-Val de Loire, 78km from Paris was the family home of Diane de Poitiers. It’s …
What to see and do in Chartres, Loire, France
Chartres is famous for its Gothic cathedral, a majestic masterpiece which totally surpasses expectations in real life. But there’s more to do and see in …
Chartres Cathedral France
The city of Chartres is in the department of Eure-et-Loir, region Centre-Val de Loire, in south west France. It’s famous all over the world for …
The Enchanting Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau Loire Valley
On a hot summer’s night, after dinner at the lovely Hotel Le Grand Monarque in the bijou town of Azay-le-Rideau, I decided to stroll through …
What to see and do in Azay-le-Rideau
When you visit Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley, the number one attraction without a doubt is the Renasissance Chateau. Set on an island in the …
The Historic Chateau de Blois Loire Valley
The Chateau de Blois is one of the great castles of the Loire Valley. This beautiful castle is famous for its residents but also because …
Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire Loire Valley
The Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire is stunningly pretty, reminiscent of Disney’s fairy tale castle in Sleeping Beauty. Nestled on the banks of the River Loire In …
The fairy tale Chateau du Rivau Loire Valley
This is a love story. It’s the tale of a couple who fell in love with an abandoned chateau and have spent the last two …