Tag: castles and chateaux

Grotto of the Batie d'Urfé, Saint-Etienne-le-Molard, Loire. Photo Corinne LaBalme.

The Deep South of the Loire

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Long before it reaches the photogenic limestone castles of valley fame, the Loire River gathers strength in a region simply called Loire, where Corinne LaBalme took an off-track journey to a château that hosts a family-friendly classical music and dance festival and to some of the region's rural and natural delights.
Pierrefonds

Daytrip from Paris: A Compiègne-Pierrefonds Biking Excursion

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Within an hour’s train ride from Paris, many cycling routes allow for a daytrip of biking and touring. This one involves a visit to the town of Compiegne and biking through the forest between the Palace of Compiegne and the Castle of Pierrefonds, with the possibility of a detour to the Glade of the Armistice.
Villandry

Loire Valley: Where There’s a Château There’s a Garden Waiting to Be Discovered

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The chateaux of the Loire Valley each tell a story, many stories in fact, mostly told in limestone and slate. But not all of its stories are written in stone. Some are also told in vegetation (gardens, parks, woods and forests) and water (rivers, streams, canals and basins).

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