Archive for the ‘Historic Chateaux’ Category

Which Loire Valley Historic French Castles Should You See on a Family Holiday

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

The Loire Valley is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical castles to see, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to see before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley castles listed below have their own special attraction. (more…)

The 10 must see chateaux to tour in the Loire Valley in France

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

The royalty of France, seduced by the temperate climate and the game-filled oak forests erected their sumptuous homes here in the Loire Valley. They surrounded themselves with the greatest architects and artiests of this era. This is the country of a thousand castles. The valley is full of not only royal castles and renaissance (more…)

Loire Valley Wines – Five Wine Appellations Sprinkled Among the Historic Chateaux

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

The Loire River in France winds through the Touraine area for almost one hundred kilometres dotted with many amazing French chateau open to the public and a wonderful location for a holiday. There are 5 AOC wines (Appelations d'origine Controlees - wines of controlled origin and quality) awarded throughout this area: (more…)

Which French Loire Valley Historic Castles Should You Visit on a Family Holiday

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

The Loire Valley in France is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical castles to see, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to see before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley castles listed below have their own special attraction. (more…)