loire-valley

The Loire Valley is home to some of the most beautiful chateaux in France. These majestic castles and palaces were once the playgrounds of the wealthy nobility. But they are now open to visitors to admire their stunning architecture, magnificent gardens, and rich legacy. Overall, more than 300 castles are…

Although the word chateau is most often translated as castle in English it most often means palace or manor house in the French language. For example, the famous Château de Versailles does not bear any resemblance to a castle, so it is known in English as the Palace of Versailles….