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 ...
The Loire Valley region of France has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 20 years. It is home to more than 3,000 miles of cycling routes, including scenic trails along the ...
As the Loire River glides gently east to west, officially separating northern from southern France, it has come to define one of France’s most popular tourist regions. Because of its history, this ...
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.
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You’re probably wondering why so many posts outside of Paris. Parisians tend to flee from the city of light in the summer, so as a Parisian transplant, I will posting a bit on my travels within France ...
“Wine was one of the first signs of civilization to appear in the life of human beings…It is in the Bible; it is in Homer, and it shines through all the pages of history, participating in the destiny ...
Rethinking what the region’s travel should be has meant expanding the focus from fairy tale castle crawls to experiences anchored more firmly in nature, food and the arts. By Lindsey Tramuta On my ...
The bucolic retreat known for its artist-designed, forest-enshrouded lodges is making gastronomy an even greater part of the experience it provides. One of Loire Valley Lodges' contemporary forest ...
Famous for UNESCO World Heritage castles, Loire suffers drought Unprecedented low water levels endanger river ecology Sand banks stretch for miles, flat-bottom boats stranded Four nuclear plants ...