Loire Valley

France is dotted with many châteaux just waiting to be discovered. Let us introduce you to ten of the most enchanting French châteaux.

In 2008, European Waterways unveiled the Ultra Deluxe Renaissance, paying homage to the region's rich tapestry of cultural and architectural brilliance from the Renaissance era...

Take a wine harvest cruise through France in Autumn for a chance to see grape picking and winemaking in action

Bring 'Beauty and the Beast' to life on your family barge cruise when you visit the fairytale Château de Sully-sur-Loire.

From Neptune's Staircase to Eiffel's Pont Canal de Briare - here are our top 10 extraordinary feats of engineering on Europe's inland waterways

The Loire Valley is the home of vineyards, storybook castles, caves and watersports, a wonderfully versatile destination for the whole family!

Cruise beneath the five-arched bridge of the Château de Chenonceau and experience the splendour of its turreted façade when you cruise the Loire Valley aboard Nymphea

Visited aboard luxury hotel barge, Nymphea, the Château de Villandry really is a blooming marvel with spectacular floral gardens that are sure to impress all year round...

Sancerre is the most recognizable appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley. The region’s rolling limestone hills and semi-continental climate deliver richly textured wines

To make it easier for you to choose which Loire Valley châteaux you stop at, we’ve put together a list of our top 5, so you don’t miss the best...

The Château de la Bussière is a beautiful 17th century castle, complete with gorgeous gardens and the opportunity to pick your own raspberries!

Celebrate over 500 years of French Renaissance when you visit the Loire Valley, a showcase of the style, ethos and culture of the period.

Now a wonderful location to enjoy a cruise, for centuries the Canal de Briare was an important transportation channel.

Take the road less travelled and sample backstreet Parisian bars, the medieval beauty of Montargis and the riverside architecture of Auxerre

Discover the history of the bridge at the Château de Chenonceau, which the Nymphea cruises under on our Loire Valley cruise.

Guests aboard the hotel barge Renaissance are in for a treat when they visit Gien in France, the home of Faience pottery.

This diverse region of art, history, magnificent architecture and great natural beauty is an ideal honeymoon location

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