European expert Rick Steves is no stranger to the many beautiful castles in France — even this seemingly normal chateau is an ...

This photograph taken on July 16, 2017, shows an aerial view of Chateau Chenonceaux on the River Cher, some 30kms east of Tours. - Built in 1513 by Katherine Briconnet and enriched by Diane de ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lana Bortolot covers the intersection of wine, business and culture. France’s Loire Valley may be known for its fairy-tale-like ...

Stretching across France, this remarkable river passes through dramatic mountain landscapes, storybook villages, and a UNESCO ...

FOR one reason or another I seemed to have bypassed the joys that the Loire Valley has to offer until April this year. Twenty years tasting wines – many of them from the Loire – and never once setting ...

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

The cultural landscape of the Loire Valley (France) has launched a new promotion and interpretation tool: a geo localized application for Smartphones on the landscape of the Loire valley: "The Loire ...

White wine enthusiasts have fallen hard for sancerre. This Loire Valley appellation, known for exceptional sauvignon blanc, has gained significant consumer recognition lately. Its food-pairing ...

Spanning more than 174 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the middle of the country, France’s Loire Valley is a stunning example of choose-your-own-adventure travel that starts just an hour from Paris.

Just because we’re in full on winter weather mode doesn’t mean we can’t drink white wine. We’re big fans of drinking “winter whites,” with a bit more structure and body that can hold up to heartier ...