Category: Loire Valley
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The Loire Valley Villages That Most Visitors Never Even Notice
Discover the smaller Loire Valley villages that most tourists drive straight past — Montrésor, Langeais, Candes-Saint-Martin, and Lavardin — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Loire Valley Travel Guide: Châteaux, Wine and the Perfect Road Trip
This Loire Valley travel guide has everything you need — the best châteaux, local wines, scenic routes, and practical tips for visitors from the US and UK.
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The Double Helix Staircase at Chambord — and the Leonardo da Vinci Theory
The Loire Valley’s Château de Chambord holds a double helix staircase linked to Leonardo da Vinci. Explore its 500-year mystery — free in our newsletter.
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The Loire Valley Château With 237 Secret Hiding Places — and Why They Were Built
Inside Château de Blois, a small oak-panelled study hides 237 secret compartments built for Catherine de Medici. The legend of what she kept there has never been fully settled.
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The French Château Built by Women That Became a WWII Escape Route
Château de Chenonceau was built by a woman in 1521, passed between queens and mistresses, and in WWII became a secret escape route across the Nazi demarcation line.
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Loire Valley Travel Guide: Châteaux and Wine
Plan your Loire Valley trip with our guide to the best châteaux, wines, cycling routes, local food, and son et lumière shows in château country.
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Where to Stay in the Loire Valley: 6 Best Bases for Chateau Country
Choosing where to stay in the Loire Valley shapes your entire trip. From the central charm of Amboise to the wine country of Chinon, here are the six best bases for exploring France’s chateau region — with honest advice on price, transport, and nearby attractions.
