Of all the enchanting castles in the Loire Valley, there are none with such a history as the Château de Chenonceau. Spanning the breadth of the River Cher, those who have cruised aboard our luxury hotel barge Nymphea have been enthralled with the unique experience of sailing beneath its five arch bridge, yet it is the château’s feminist background that is the real tale of intrigue. . . . #chenonceau #chenonceaucastle #chenonceauchateau #chenonceaufrance #chateaudechenonceau #loirettourisme #tour

There are special days in life. The Loire Valley is a great place to enjoy them. Beauty and elegance are never in short supply in these parts I call home. Nowhere is it more obvious that at magnificent Château de Villandry. Visitors flock here to see the renowned Renaissance gardens. They’d be wrong to skip the lovingly restored château. Who could be better than its owner, Mr. Carvallo, as our private guide? The visit was impeccably organized by @loire_valley_concierge — @aprilinparistours and I

Fall wine tasting in the Livermore Valley is incredible! 🍷🍂 We booked a wine pairing tour with the @livermorewinetrolley last weekend and had such a great time. Their Sip and Savor tour includes three winery stops with tastings and food pairings at each stop. Each tour is slightly different, but we visited @laspositaswinery, @delvallewinerylivermore & @garrewinery. This tour was truly fun for everyone. Our group was made up of couples, friends, and a big family celebrating a birthday. Some peo

Bonjour! Ah, the Loire Valley: so many châteaux, so little time! On an unseasonably hot October Sunday, one could easily be persuaded to spend a few hours exploring the grounds of majestic Château de la Bourdaisière and its “national conservatory of tomatoes and dalhias.” An open-air laboratory focusing on biodiversity and ecology, “la Bourdaisière” is also a renowned hotel owned by the De Broglie family. For history buffs out there the estate, dating back to the 14th century, comes with great s