Chinon in the Loire Valley celebrates its wine festival in April
If you are in the Loire Valley for the weekend of 2 - 3 September 2023 you can explore the vineyards and Loire wines in a different way, Vignes, Vins…
Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge, or the "Duck with red umbrella" has a good start with a memorable name for a B&B - sounds a bit more exciting than the…
There seems to be increasing evidence that the Loire Valley is producing ever better Sauvignon Blanc wines - especially from the Touraine (south of Tours) and east towards Sancerre (which…
It all started in Paris with the Velib' Scheme - an amalgam of Velo (cycle) and Liberte (free), which has been a tremendous success. The latest we've come across is…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
Orleans (45 Loiret, Centre) celebrates Europe's last wild river, the Loire, with a meeting of French and foreign traditional riverboats. Nautical demonstrations, water shows, magical evenings, dinner-dances, Loire crafts and products village,…
Situated a few miles east of Tours on the Loire, Vouvray produces a wide range of wine styles based on the Chenin Blanc - from dry to sweet, from still…
2000 candles will illuminate the magnificent Renaissance chateau and gardens at Villandry (37, Indre-et-Loire, Centre) west of Tours in the Loire Valley - culminating with a magnificent firework display. 1…
The number of budget airline routes to France from the UK is continuing to grow, as is the number of French destinations - no longer restricted to the major cities.…
Emergency assistance call from an old friend touring the Loire Valley who needed to find a nice hotel with a decent restaurant not far from Blois - No problem! As…
Touraine-Mesland in the Loire Valley has a wine festival 29-30 April 2006.
The Loire is famous for its rosé wines, but the classification can hinder more than help.
The recently opened A77 Autoroute between Paris and Nevers is named "Autoroute des Arbres"
Some Loire Valley Wines are to be re-branded to appeal to the ladies!?