It takes only half an hour to drive the 20-miles road that runs from Blois to Amboise. But that afternoon it seemed to take forever. The sun was finally shining…
With its pale stone and sloping black roofs, Château de Chaumont rises above the the bald hill from which it derives its name (chauve mont meaning “bald hill”). Like most châteaux in…
Chateau de Chambord is undoubtedly one of the most grandiose buildings in France. As you travel the tree-shaded road that leads to Chambord, you’ll first spot the castle’s incredible…
The less known Chateau de Sully sur Loire may not share the fame of the iconic Chenonceau, but that doesn’t mean it’s less beautiful. Just when you think you’ve…
History can be strange and fascinating sometimes. Especially when political intrigue, love, jealousy, and revenge are involved. But what would a castle be without all that? Château de Chenonceau is perhaps the…
Our trip to the Loire Valley started in Blois, a small town which we chose as our home base for visiting the castles. Not surprisingly, the first castle we…
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