French châteaux come in all shapes and sizes. Some estates are castle-like with sprawling grounds and outerbuildings, perfect for large weddings, while others are more intimate by comparison, suited ...

It's not hard to pinpoint what it is about the classic French chateau that inspires so many destination wedding dreams.

In this vintage film, a couple invites a friend to join them on a three-day excursion to the Loire Valley to visit various châteaux. They prepare for the trip, discussing what to bring and the weather ...

Criterion (i): The Loire Valley is noteworthy for the quality of its architectural heritage, in its historic towns such as Blois, Chinon, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours, but in particular in its ...

Already listed as a World Heritage cultural site in 1981 (the Chambord Estate and its château are most certainly an “eminent ... the Chambord estate is now listed as part of the Val de Loire site, ...