A French expression that the English stole from us years ago defines mirages as “castles in Spain,” no doubt by way of contrast to those in France, which are a very tangible reality. In France there ...

The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France's greatest array of château experiences. Marvel at sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who've lived in them for ...

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades. If the famed French writer Victor Hugo had visited the Château de ...