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 ...

If the famed French writer Victor Hugo had visited the Château de Chambord today, it’s safe to say he would have been over-sharing it on Instagram. After travelling there for the first time, he wrote: ...

The ten properties that most recently became part of the Relais & Châteaux family illustrate the Association’s extensive ...

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

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The luxury independent hotel association Relais & Châteaux has added eight new hotels to its portfolio this month, located in desirable destinations across the globe. “Our Association is firmly ...

In France's Loire Valley, castles are relying on the magic of Christmas to secure their future. Each winter, historical landmarks are turned into festive, fairy-tale settings, drawing tens of ...

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux. Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux. Home-basing ...