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Centre Region of France - France's Loire Valley
The Centre Region of France, France's eastern Loire Valley, was the epicenter of French royalty. It features amazing chateaux and cathedrals, including Notre Dame de Chartres (in the village known as the Stained Glass Capital of the World). Centre is also a wonderful destination to experience fine cuisine, wine and art.
St. Valentin Village
St. Valentin is a tiny village in Indres, France, which celebrates St. Valentine's Day annually with a Festival, marriages, renewals of vows and more
Winter Sightseeing in the Loire Valley
The magnificent castles or chateaux that line the mighty River Loire are a major attraction in summer. But happily, some stay open in the winter as well. And in winter, you have the rooms to yourselves so you feel the ghosts of the great figures of the past walking beside you through the echoing, empty rooms. Here are four of the most...
Loire Valley Chateau Castles in Pictures
Take a photo tour of France's Loire Valley chateaux, once the homes of Europe's elite lords and kings.
Chateau d'Artigny Hotel in the Loire Valley
The luxury Chateau d'Artigny hotel in the Loire valley offers a real treat. Rebuilt by Francois Coty, the famous perfumer in the 1920s, it became the glittering venue for fabulous parties. Today its gorgeous 18th-century style fills the chateau.
Loire Valley Gardens & Chateaux
Approaching an imposing moat-surrounded château, embellished with hedges trimmed into designs and patterns called parterres de broderies, gravel crunching underfoot, is an unforgettable experience. The Loire Valley, more than most places in the world, personifies the good life.
St. Valentine's Day in France
The origins of St. Valentine's Day in France