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Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.

The top sights in France's Loire Valley include mostly Renaissance châteaux (palaces), gothic churches, and interesting old towns in Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise.

Chateaux of the Loire Valley in France include historic Amboise, Chambord, Chenonceau, the beautiful gardens at Villandry and the fairy tale castle of Sleeping Beauty.

Cycling the Loire Valley is the best way to experience the ostentatious castles, elaborate outdoor gardens and fertile countryside of this region in western France.

Chateau de Cande is where the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, married after abdicating from the British throne. It now has an exhibition about the wedding.

The Chateau de Chambord, the wine regions of Chinon and Touraine and the towns of Tours, Blois and Saumur are essential stopping points on a visit to the Loire Valley.

See the chateaux at Chambord and Chenonceau by bicycle, the canal du Bourgogne on foot or forests and thermal baths on horseback in the French south.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out.

Visitors to the Loire Valley can see some of the finest chateaux and palaces of France, built here by kings and nobles, mainly in the Renaissance style.

Still the largest private home in the USA, George Vanderbilt's mansion high in the Blue Ridge range is a consistent visitor favorite!

For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.

Learn our recipe for this delicious French favorite, an upside-down apple tart that's both elegant and remarkably easy to make.

Brief description and history of four royal palaces in France, that were influenced by the Renaissance and Francois I.

A look at the interesting Burgunidan region of Pouilly Fuissé and the exceptional Chardonnays produced there

This is a tarte Tatin with a twist, instead of apples this recipe uses bananas. It's incredibly delicous and has the welcomed advantage to get rid of your banana mountain

Organiser of the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, Vinexpo has published new figures suggesting that UK is the world's main wine importer.

Valentine's Day isn't the only time to bring out the wine and the romance -- transform even the most ordinary evening into an occasion with these food and wine pairings.

Follow the pilgrims of the past to Chartres, south of Paris. Here, an ancient Gothic cathedral rises above the landscape and a historic medieval town.

Wine and food fanatics will enjoy a taste of Calgary's Vin Room. This intimate, chic restaurant offers an immense wine list both by the glass as well as by the bottle.

There are many French Language schools in France offering language instruction for students of all ages and skill levels.

Retirement is a milestone. The gifts given should reflect the passions of the person and encourage them to continue a lifetime of learning and fun.

At four miles an hour, Go-Barging in Burgundy allows the body to relax into the rhythms of the French countryside while gliding past medieval villages and dark forests.

Francois I helped bring the European Renaissance to France. He was an important patron of the arts and helped establish one of the biggest collections of art in Europe.

With a focus on tradition, technique, and mastery of style, French cuisine is arguably the most aesthetic cuisine in the world.

A review of Virginia Buckley's biography of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon, the second wife of King Louis XIV of France.

Find the perfect wine to pair with tonight's pasta! Use this handy guide to find a wine to match everything from spaghetti to stuffed rigatoni and fettuccine alfredo.

There are times when it is good to go outside theold adage of red wine with red meat, white wine with white meat.

Renting a car or taking the metro are not the only ways to get around in Paris. The Batobus travels on the Seine and allows travelers to stop at popular hotspots.

Chenin Blanc, the Cinderella varietal in South Africa was first planted for volume and used in the distillation of brandy. No one took it seriously until ....

Five Great Wines-Five Different Styles.

Visiting Paris for the first time? Before you discover the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur or Notre Dame you need to get from the airport or station. Here are a few tips.....

Red wines are blended for various reasons, both good and bad.

Paris might not be best known for its bicycle paths - but a network of routes can take you out of the city for the day and show you a different side of France.

Is California Chenin Blanc becoming competitive with Vouvray?

Serve the perfect menu to complement Sauvignon Blanc while you try this crisp, white wine. Learn what makes this wine so special.

Exploring the Special Relationship Between Wine and the Fungus Botrytis Cinerea.

April: Landscaping at Suite101 "Link of the Month." Away.com offers an archive of travel photographs that includes galleries devoted to international garden landscapes.

Led by God's divine guidance, Jeanne d'Arc led the French Army to victory at Orleans. She was later accused of heresy and burnt at the stake.

Burgundy is famous for great wines and cheeses but those not exported are a special treat best sampled while cruising in luxury through France on board a canal barge.

This is the 2nd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

Born in 1542, Mary became queen at just six days old. Thus began the power struggle between Scotland, England and France.

Fall 2009 brings great news on the wine front: excellent wines in every color, category, varietal and style are more affordable than ever. Here are the best of the best.

Perched above Boston Common, Troquet may have the most comprehensive wine list in the city, 2 and 4 ounce pours, skilled hands in the kitchen and an in-house patisserie.

Slovakia may be enjoying a renaissance as one of Europe's top ski resorts but the country's castles, peppered among its steep hillsides, are its most eye-catching feature

Gather your friends together for a Champagne and sparkling wine tasting. Learn just how well this traditional celebration wine pairs with many foods.