In all, some seven kings and 10 queens lived in the Chateau de Blois, and after all these centuries, it’s encouraging to see the castle coming back to life. From Our Partners.

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never ...

Centuries ago, nobility built their country seats along this French frontier, which is now lined with some of the country’s most extravagant castles and fortresses.