Tasty Travels: Wine Tasting In France By: Evvie Meier | - Explore the cultural beauty of these wine tasting tours, each of which was individually selected for its celebratory nod towards Frances deeply entwined agricultural and artistic history.
O Chateau: Castles and Wine of the Loire Valley If the architectural novelties of France interest you just as much as the countrys extensive wine list, O Chateaus day excursion through the Loire Valley deserves a second glance. The workings of Leonardo da Vinci can be seen ... Tags:French wine tasting, France, wine tours, vineyards, wineries
Which French Loire Valley Historic Castles Should You Visit On A Family Holiday By: Corina Clemence | - 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.
Go Ahead And Spoil Yourself - Rent A Castle In The Majestic Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - What child reading about fairytale castles in Europe doesn't dream of being a handsome prince or beautiful princess, being waited on hand and foot and living a life of complete romantic luxury. Now you are an adult, you can realise this childhood fantasy by renting a luxury Loire Valley chateau for your next vacation. Here you can totally relax and unwind and feel like royalty.
Loire Valley Castles - Six That You Must See By: Corina Clemence | - The Val de Loire is a majestic region awarded world heritage listing because of its amazing chateaux.The kings of France, seduced by the temperate climate and the game-filled forests constructed their these incredible Loire Valley castles. They surrounded themselves with the greatest architects and artiests of this era.
France Woos Bikers To The Gorgeous Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - The central part of the Loire Valley was named a UNESCO World Heritage in 2000 for its cultural landscape and historic towns and villages.
France in 2005 suffering from a minor slump in American tourism, introduced the "Loire a Velo" biking program, designed to allow cyclists to explore the 880 kilometers of breathtaking cycling trails and roads that wind along Europe's last wild river past vineyards, mysterious troglodyte homes (limestone caves), picturesque french villages, anc ... Tags:cyclist holidays, france, loire valley, hire chateau, hire castle, rent castle, rent chateau, Blois
The Loire Valley - An Incredible Gastro-cycling Paradise By: Corina Clemence | - Envisage a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike routes that gently sluice across a fertile river valley irrigating some of the world's finest acclaimed vineyards. Imagine enchanting renaissance castles, quaint villages, and sun-flower-filled hillsides. Then, combine all this with cuisine that would make even the most seasoned chef salivate. The few drivers you encounter are pleasant and courteous showing an admiration for the cyclist. Do you know where you are? This is not fantasyland - i ... Tags:Loire Valley, Cyclists, Loire et Velo, rent castle, rent chateau, rent chateau france, hire chateau,
The 10 Must See Chateaux To Tour In The Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - 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 palaces, national museum and large magnificent chateaux, but also medieval castles and fortresses, small fairy tale manors, private chateaux, medieval cities, churches, a ... Tags:loire valley chateau, loire valley castles, rent castle, rent chateau, hire castle, hire chateau,
Which Loire Valley Historic French Castles Should You See On A Family Holiday By: Corina Clemence | - 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.
The Most Georgeous Wine Region In The World - Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley is most famous for producing fine white wine such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet with accounts for 75% percent of the wine produced in the region. As well as these lovely white wines, you can enjoy the delightful, fruity and pleasant reds produced in the Loire Valley, such as Cabernet Franc and Gamay.
The Playful Adventure Of Castle Hopping In The Enchanting Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - France's Loire Valley has the grandest selection of 15th and sixteenth century castles. With fifty to sixty "must see" castles scattered on both sides of a 100-mile sweep of the Loire River, the first-time visitor can feel overwhelmed. Details of 5 of the best-known castles are below.
Little Known Historic Facts Concerning The Loire Valley Royal Castles By: Corina Clemence | - Loire Valley castles are full of amazing stories. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was 12 and he took a mistress aged 32.' The image of the castles of this area may be all towers, topiary, tapestries and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery and countless murders.
In Chateau Blois, Henri III invited a rival to his ornate bed chamber then hid behind a curtain as twenty hired men jumped the wretch.
France's Supremely Regal Valley Of The Loire River By: Corina Clemence | - Renowned for its lavish castles, the relics of royal days gone by, the glorious valley of the Loire is rich in both history and architecture. Like the river Loire, this huge area runs through the heart of French life. Its sophisticated cities, luscious landscape and magnificent wine and food add up to a bourgeois paradise. The lush Valley of the Loire River is incredibly regal.
Da Vinci's Last Home - Chateau Du Clos Luce In France's Magnificent Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - Chateau du Clos Luce is where Leonard de Vinci spent the last three years of his life. King Francois I invited Leonardo da Vinci and he bestowed on him an annual pension of 700 golden crowns and gifted him Chateau du Clos Luce.
The King encouraged discussion, experimentation and much thought at Clos Luce. In this pretty chateau, he happily continued to paint, sketch, and work as an architect, engineer and festival organizer for the court. Francois I found great pleasure in listen ... Tags:Da Vinci, Clos Luce, Loire Valley, rent chateau France, rent castle, hire chateau, hire castle,
Go Ahead And Spoil Yourself - Rent A Chateau In The Beautiful Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - What child reading about fairytale castles in Europe doesn't dream of being a handsome prince or beautiful princess, living a life of romantic luxury, and being waited on hand and foot. Now you are an adult, you can realise this childhood fantasy by renting a luxury Loire Valley chateau for your next holiday. Here you can totally unwind and relaz and feel like royalty.
Go Ahead And Spoil Yourself - Rent A Castle In The Amazing Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - What child reading about fairytale castles in Europe doesn't dream of being a handsome prince or beautiful princess, living a life of romantic luxury, and being waited on hand and foot. Now you are an adult, you can realise this childhood fantasy by renting a luxury Loire Valley chateau for your next vacation. Here you can totally relax and unwind and feel like royalty.
France Attracts Cyclists To The Incredible Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - In 2000, the central part of the Loire Valley was named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural landscape and historic towns and villages. France in 2005 suffering from a little slump in American tourism, introduced the "Loire Vlo" biking program, designed to allow travellers to explore the 880 kilometers of breathtaking roads and cycling trails that wind along Europe's last wild river past picturesque french villages, mysterious troglodyte homes (limestone caves), ancient churc ... Tags:cyclists, loire valley, rent castle, rent chateau, castle rent, chateau rent, rent castle france, rent chateau france, rent french castle, rent frenc
Castle Of Clos Luce In France's Splendid Val De Loire - Da Vinci's Last Home By: Corina Clemence | - Chateau du Clos Luce is where Leonard de Vinci spent the last 3 years of his life. In 1516 King Francois I invited Leonardo da Vinci to France and he gifted Chateau du Clos Luce to Leonardo together with a pension of 700 golden crowns per annum.
The Loire Valley In France - The Most Georgeous Wine Region In The World By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley wine area is situated south west of Paris typically a little over two hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region blessed with a mild climate and fertile soil, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character.
The Loire Valley is most famous for producing fine white wine such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet with accounts for 75% percent of the wine produced in the area ... Tags:Loire Valley wine, Chateaux, Castles, France Holiday, rent castle france
The kings and queens of France, seduced by the mild climate and the game-filled oak forests built their sumptuous homes here in the Loire Valley. They surrounded themselves with the greatest artists and architects of this era. This is the country of a thousand castles.
What Your History Teacher Never Taught You About Life In The Loire Valley Royal Chateaux By: Corina Clemence | - The image of the chateaux of this region may be all tapestries, towers and topiary and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery and many murders. Loire Valley chateaux are bursting with amazing stories. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was 12 and he took a mistress aged thirty-two.'
Which Loire Valley Historic French Castles Must You Visit On A Family Holiday By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley is a truly spectacular destination for a family vacation. There are many historical chateaux to visit, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to visit before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley chateaux listed below have their own special attraction.
The Playful Adventure Of Castle Hopping In The Beautiful Loire Valley In France By: Corina Clemence | - France's Loire Valley has the grandest selection of 15th and sixteenth century castles. With fifty to sixty "must see" castles sprinkled on both sides of a 100-mile stretch of the Loire River, the first-time tourist can feel overwhelmed. Below are 5 of the best-known castles.
France's Amazing Regal Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - Renowned for its sumptuous chateaux, the relics of royal days gone by, the gorgeous Loire Valley is rich in both architecture and history. Like the river Loire, this huge area runs through the heart of French life. Its spectacular cities, luxuriant landscape and magnificent food and wine add up to a bourgeois heaven. The lush Loire valley is supremely regal.
In the 13th century, Orleans was the intellectual capital of France. It attracted poets, artists, and troubadours to its ... Tags:Loire Valley, chateau, castles, rent castle france
The Playful Past-time Of Chateau Hopping In France's Gorgeous Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - France's Loire Valley has the grandest selection of fifteenth and 16th century castles. With fifty to sixty "must see" castles sprinkled on both sides of a 100-mile stretch of the Loire River, the first-time visitor can feel overwhelmed. Below are five of the best-known castles.
Chateau Clos Luce
Not more than a half mile from Amboise is Chateau Le Clos Luce, a chateau designed and built by Leonardo da Vinci. Under the generous sponsorship of Francois I' he lived t ... Tags:French Chateau, French Castle, Loire Valley, French holiday
Loire Valley Castles - Six Of The Best Historic French Chataeux That You Must Visit By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley in France is a splendid area awarded world heritage status because of its amazing chateaux. The kings and queens of France, seduced by the mild climate and the game-filled forests constructed their these incredible Loire Valley castles. They surrounded themselves with the greatest architects and artiests of this era.
A Veritable Gastro-cycling Paradise France's Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - Envisage a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike routes that gently sluice across a fertile river valley irrigating some of the world's finest acclaimed vineyards. Picture magnificent renaissance chateaux, charming villages, and sun-flower-filled hillsides. Then, combine all this with cuisine that would make even the most seasoned chef salivate. The few drivers you encounter are courteous and pleasant showing an admiration for the cyclist. Do you know where you are? This is not fantasyland ... Tags:cycling, biking, Loire Valley, rent castle france, rent french chateau
The Loire Valley Of France - The Most Beautiful Wine Region In The World By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley wine region is situated south west of Paris typically a little over 2 hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region blessed with a mild climate and rich soil, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character.
The Loire Valley is most famous for producing fine white wine such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet with accounts for seventy-five percent of the wine produced in ... Tags:Wine, Loire Valley France, rent castle france, rent french chateau
Touring In The Val De Loire - The 10 Best Chateaux By: Corina Clemence | - The kings of France, seduced by the mild 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 chateaux and renaissance palaces, national museum and large magnificent chateaux, but also medieval castles and fortresses, small fairy tale manors, private chateaux, medieval cities, churches, abbeys, ... Tags:Loire Valley Castles, Loire Valley Chateaux, rent castle france, rent french chateau
Loire Valley Chateaux - If Their Walls Could Only Speak By: Corina Clemence | - Loire Valley castles are full of amazing stories. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was 12 and he took a mistress aged 32.' The image of the castles of this region may be all towers, topiary, tapestries and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery and many murders.
Which Loire Valley Historic French Castles Must You See On A Family Vacation By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley is a spectacular destination for a family vacation. There are many historical chateaux to visit, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to visit before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley chateaux listed below have their own special attraction.
The Supremely Regal Loire Valley By: Corina Clemence | - Renowned for its sumptuous chateaux, the relics of royal days gone by, the glorious valley of the Loire is rich in both history and architecture. Like the river Loire, this vast region runs through the heart of French life. Its sophisticated cities, luxuriant landscape and magnificent food and wine add up to a bourgeois paradise. The lush Loire valley is supremely regal.
The Playful Past-time Of Chateaux Hopping By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley has France's grandest assemblage of 15th and 16th century chateaux. With 50 to 60 "must see" chateaux scattered on both sides of a 100-mile stretch of the Loire River, the first-time visitor can feel overwhelmed. Below are five of the best-known chateaux.
Chenonceau
Chenonceau Chateau stuns you with its two-story, 260-foot Great Gallery arching over the River Cher. Originally "acquired" by king Francois I, it passed to his successor, Henri II, who ... Tags:Loire Valley Chateau, rent castle france, rent french chateau
The Loire Valley - A Veritable Gastro-cycling Paradise By: Corina Clemence | - Envisage a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike routes that gently sluice through a fertile river valley irrigating some of the world's finest acclaimed vineyards. Picture magnificent renaissance chateaux, charming villages, and sun-flower-filled hillsides. Then, combine all this with cuisine that would make even the most seasoned chef salivate. The few drivers you encounter are pleasant and courteous showing an admiration for the cyclist. Do you know where you are? This is not fanta ... Tags:cycling, loire valley, rent castle france, rent french chateau
Which Loire Valley Historic Chateaux Should You Visit On A Family Vacation By: Corina Clemence | - The Loire Valley is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical chateaux to visit, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to visit before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley chateaux listed below have their own special attraction.
Loire Valley Chateaux - If Their Walls Could Talk By: Corina Clemence | - Loire Valley chateaux are full of amazing tales. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was twelve and he took a mistress aged 32.' The image of the chateaux of this region may be all towers, topiary, tapestries and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery and many murders.
Chateau Chenonceau has one of the most colourful pasts. Here not only did Henri II take a mistress 20 years his senior when he was 12, but Henri III ... Tags:Loire Valley Chateau, French History, Rent chateau, Rent Castle, France
The Most Beautiful Wine Region In The World - Loire Valley, France By: Corina Clemence | - For lovers of fine wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to find a better setting than the exquisite famous fertile valley of the Loire River; a region seeped in rich history from regal chateaux to its long viticulture tradition.
The Loire Valley wine area is located south west of Paris typically a little over 2 hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region blessed with a gentle climate and rich soil, allowing ... Tags:Wine, Loire Valley, French Chateau, Castle France, Rent
10 Best Chateaux To Visit In The Loire Valley France By: Corina Clemence | - The kings of France, seduced by the temperate climate and the game-filled forests built their sumptuous homes here in the Loire Valley. They surrounded themselves with the greatest artists and architects of this era. This is the country of a thousand castles. The valley is full of not only royal castles and renaissance palaces, national museum and large magnificent chateaux, but also medieval castles and fortresses, small fairy tale manors, private chateaux, medieval cities, churches, abbeys, an ... Tags:Rent a castle in France, Hire a French chateau
